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Software Engineer
Red HatBoston$182k – $300kPosted 17 May 2026
Job Description
*Telecommuting permitted: work may be performed within normal commuting distance from the Red Hat, LLC office in Boston, MA.
Design, develop, troubleshoot and debug software programs for enhancements and new products. Develop software and tools in support of design, infrastructure and technology platforms, including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, cloud-based and Internet-related tools.
What You Will Do:
Analyze the performance characteristics of AI systems on edge devices to perform capacity planning activities and to resolve system performance issues, optimize the stack for resource efficiency and strict performance / latency requirements.
Enable the use of the RHEL operating system on edge devices by integrating vendor drivers into the system images, and promote system changes through an automated continuous integration / continuous delivery (CI/CD) system and use automated system monitoring software to assess its ongoing performance and operation.
Collaborate with other engineers and architects to create and review software design proposals on the dimensions of feasibility, scalability, security, maintainability, and fitness to purpose, to design and implement a MLOps (machine learning operations) system suitable for use in an industrial / edge environment.
Determine hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design.
Build framework and integration documentation for development teams.
What You Will Bring:
Bachelor’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or related role OR Master’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Position requires working knowledge of the following skills gained through coursework or experience: programming in Python; programming in Golang; Cloud Native Technologies and Platforms, including Kubernetes or Red Hat OpenShift; Contributor-level with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing; operating system level programming; embedded systems and hardware enablement of these systems; cryptography and cybersecurity; computer networking; and preparing customer facing workshop materials.
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The salary range for this position is $181,850 - $299,910 /year. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.
Pay Transparency
Red 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
Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source 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. We're 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.
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