Principal Software Engineer - Advanced Cluster Management
Red Hat · Bangalore, India
About this role
Red Hat is hiring a principal-level Software Engineer based in Bangalore, India. The posting calls out experience with Go, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD and roughly 8+ years of relevant work.
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- principal
- Track
- Tech leadership
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Bangalore, India
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Posted
- May 14, 2026
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Job description
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About the Job :
The Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management team is looking for a Principal Software Engineer in Bangalore. In this role, you will act as the technical linchpin for a newly formed group, playing a critical part in advancing our multicluster management capabilities.
You will work closely with existing architects and teams to highly influence the technical direction of the team, ensuring seamless integration and technical "handshakes" with our globally distributed engineering groups in North America, APAC & EU. You will lead technical documentation efforts (DDR, ADR, etc..), facilitate knowledge transfer, and help establish a resilient, follow-the-sun operational model. We are looking for an exceptional communicator and connector who can bridge technical gaps across time zones and foster an inclusive, collaborative environment.
You will actively collaborate with product managers, engineering leadership, and open source communities to translate complex requirements into scalable solutions. You will have the unique opportunity to shape the technical foundation of this strategic team from day one, acting as a role model for technical excellence.
What will you do?
Guide the technical direction and collaborate on architecture for the Advanced Cluster Management team in India, coordinating closely with peers in North America, APAC & EU to ensure cohesive global operations.
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