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Senior Software Engineer - OpenShift Virtualization Windows Guests
Raleigh, Wake County · Senior · Full-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~45% per draw at Level III). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$17,806 more — $136,406 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $136,406 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · Raleigh-Cary, NC. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Red Hat will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position.
- The Senior Software Engineer will be integral to improving our self-sufficiency in handling complex, Windows-specific integration challenges.
- Self-motivation, curiosity, a passion for problem-solving, Linux technologies, and Open Source are highly valued skills and experience for this position.
Responsibilities
- Develop immediate fixes and hotfixes for critical customer pain points related to Windows VMs.
- Contribute to the strategic planning and development of architectural improvements to enhance and optimize the entire Windows experience on OpenShift Virtualization.
- Implement identified fixes and improvements to our stack to ensure stable and high-performance Windows support.
- Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on software design and implementation.
- This position is a strategic investment in developing internal expertise capable of bridging the gap between Windows operating systems and the KubeVirt ecosystem.
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. *
- Software Engineering: 5+ years of experience in software development or engineering.
- Programming: Proficiency in at least one relevant programming language (e.g., Golang, Python) is highly desirable.
Nice to have
- Open Source Development: Experience with open source software development and community contribution is a plus.
- System Administration: Experience with Windows or Linux system administration or architecture is a plus.
Compensation
- 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.
- 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.
- The salary range for this position is $118,600.00 - $195,680.00.
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.
Company info
- We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Windows internals to join this team.
Equal opportunity
- Policy (EEO)
- Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
- We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
- Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Red Hat will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position.
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