Senior Principal Software EngineerJob Summary Come be a part of Red Hats charge to democratize AI with open source! Red Hats Global Engineering Team is looking for a Senior Principal Software Engineer to join our newly formed AI Engineering organization. This role will be located within the AI Innovation team, which conducts customer- and science-driven research to drive innovation for Red Hats customers. The team focuses on a pattern of research → open-source software → product as the way we operate our engineering work. This role will be focused on productizing cutting-edge, open-source research outputs on the Red Hat AI platform. In this role, you will serve as a bridge between AI algorithms and AI platform – this will involve participating in the development of novel algorithms and research extensions alongside the research community (internal and external). The focus areas are synthetic data generation, model customization, and inference-time scaling - as well as the mentorship and building of these skills internal to our Red Hat team. You will develop working relationships across multiple teams, planning and prioritizing sprint work across a small team, along with direct contribution to development projects at a senior level of ability. The ideal candidate will be a highly collaborative individual with a passion for working on complex projects in an open organization where contributions are valued and expected from all levels. As this is a fast-moving area of opportunity for Red Hat, the ability to communicate productively and effectively with team members, stakeholders, and Red Hat leadership is critical. Success in this role would be converting state-of-the-art research outputs to Red Hat AI products smoothly and efficiently. This position reports directly to the Manager of AI Innovation. This position may require occasional travel to partner collaboratively in our Boston, MA office multiple times per quarter. Successful applicants must reside in a state where Red Hat is registered to do business. What you will do Contribute to open-source AI/ML projects and make them ready for the Red Hat AI platform. Design and influence the Red Hat AI platform to be ready for cutting-edge AI/ML algorithms. Evaluate product offerings and iterate on improvements based on metrics and user feedback. Work closely with research scientists, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions. Participate in code reviews and collaborate on best practices within the engineering team. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in generative AI. Document system designs, processes, and model performance for transparency and future reference. Report on project status, challenges, and results to stakeholders. Serve as a subject matter expert for your assigned component, providing mentorship and expertise to build knowledge and capabilities within Red Hat teams. Gather and analyze user feedback to refine and enhance AI tooling. What you will bring Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent. Advanced programming skills in Python or similar (R/Julia). Experience in or familiarity with microservices and containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes) for AI deployment. Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and performance testing. Familiarity with participating in an agile development team. Strong self-motivation and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to context switch between multiple concurrent projects. Outstanding mentorship and coaching skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Positive attitude and willingness to share ideas openly. Considered a plus Masters or PhD in Machine Learning (ML) / Natural Language Processing (NLP). Experience in Red Hat products. Experience in large language models. Knowledge of machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow). #LI-JC2 #AI-Hiring  The salary range for this position is $189,600.00 - $312,730.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.Pay TransparencyRed Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat’s compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. About Red Hat<a href="https://www.redhat.com/" target="_blank">Red Hat</a> is the world’s leading provider of enterprise<a href="https://www.redhat.com/en/about/open-source" target="_blank"> open source</a> software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. Were a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.Benefits ●    Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage ●    Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care ●    Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan ●    Retirement 401(k) with employer match ●    Paid time off and holidays ●    Paid parental leave plans for all new parents ●    Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave ●    Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more! Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States. Inclusion at Red Hat Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO) Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. 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