Principal Software Engineer
Red Hat · Raleigh, NC
About this role
Red Hat is hiring a principal-level Software Engineer based in Raleigh, NC. The posting calls out experience with Kubernetes, Linux, Python, AWS. Compensation is listed at $151,510–$249,950 per year.
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- principal
- Track
- Tech leadership
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
- Posted
- May 15, 2026
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Job description
from Red Hat careersAbout the Job
Red Hat is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with a diverse, highly motivated group of engineers to design and implement Agentic AI features and solutions and integrate partner solutions. You will also work closely with product management, other engineering teams at Red Hat, as well as Red Hat partners and lighthouse customers.
Are you ready to develop innovative solutions that combine open source, hybrid cloud, and AI?
What you will do:
Architectural Leadership: Lead the implementation of scalable, distributed computing solutions designed to serve Agentic AI and ensure seamless integration with the Red Hat product portfolio.
MAS Design: Define and implement Multi-Agent System (MAS) architectures, including orchestration layers, state machines, tool registries, and resilient routing policies with safe fallbacks.
Interoperability Standards: Hands-on experience implementing Model Context Protocol (MCP) for standardized tool/data access and Agent-to-Agent (A2A) or ACP protocols for cross-platform agent communication and task delegation.
Upstream Influence: Contribute to and influence upstream AI/ML communities to steer the evolution of open standards for agentic workflows.
Strategic Collaboration: Partner with AI/ML vendors and internal teams to refine AI strategies, addressing specific use cases that drive value through Red Hat’s next-generation UX.
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