1 month ago
Raleigh, NC, USASenior
Base Salary
$119k - $196k/yr
Responsibilities
- Conduct deep-level debugging and root-cause analysis of Windows-specific issues such as blue screens, performance degradation, and unexpected crashes.
- Develop immediate fixes and hotfixes for critical customer issues involving Windows virtual machines.
- Plan and implement architectural improvements to optimize the Windows experience on OpenShift Virtualization.
- Contribute fixes and enhancements to KubeVirt and related components including QEMU and libvirt.
- Participate in code reviews, software design discussions, development-process improvements, and collaboration with distributed engineering teams and open source communities.
- Monitor Windows developments and incorporate Windows requirements into new virtualization features.
Requirements
- Deep knowledge of Windows operating system internals, including the kernel, drivers, configuration, and debugging.
- At least 5 years of experience in software development or engineering.
- Proven ability to perform deep debugging and root-cause analysis for complex issues.
- Understanding of virtualization technologies such as Hyper-V or KVM, QEMU, and libvirt, as well as containerization.
- Proficiency in at least one relevant programming language, such as Golang or Python, is highly desirable.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Willingness to transition into the Linux and Kubernetes ecosystem.
- Experience with open source development, community contribution, or Windows/Linux system administration or architecture is a plus.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, disability and family medical leave, and paid military leave.
- Additional benefits include an employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, and employee assistance program.
- The role is part of Red Hat’s flexible work environment, which may range from in-office and office-flex to fully remote depending on role requirements; listed benefits apply to full-time permanent US associates.
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About Red Hat
Red Hat builds enterprise open-source software, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux, OpenShift for Kubernetes, and Ansible automation, sold via subscriptions with support, training, and consulting. It serves large enterprises and public-sector organizations running hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure and modern application platforms. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, Red Hat operates as an independent subsidiary of IBM.