Principal Software Engineer

Job Summary Principal Software Engineer, Ansible Automation - UI Technical Leadership

Are you a forward-thinking front end developer with a passion for the user experience. Do you have experience delivering enterprise level applications and/or solutions to market. Do you have what it takes to drive the user experience and technical architecture for the Ansible Automation Platform? Do you thrive on cross-functional leadership and influencing key decisions across a wide technical portfolio? If so, the team () is looking for you.

We're looking for an expert in UI development to step into a high-impact role influencing both the “what” and the “how” for the Ansible Automation Platform’s user experience. You'll be recognized for your visible technical impact and your ability to coordinate architecture across multiple technical areas and teams.

This isn't just a job; it's a chance to define the future of enterprise automation! You'll be at the forefront of technology, with the scope to make a lasting, visible impact on a flagship product that is strategically vital to Red Hat customers.

If you're ready to bring your passion for UI/UX and your leadership to a world-class team, we invite you to apply.

What you will do:

Be the vision and technology leader for the Ansible user experience

Work across Ansible engineering teams, with stakeholders, UX Design, Patternfly (our design language), as well as other teams in Red Hat, and possibly 3rd party dev teams

Responsible for guiding the user experience for the Ansible product offerings. This may entail collectively defining the art of possible.

Lead and influence people and projects

Participate in product release cycles, deploying code to integration, staging and production environments, integrating with CI/CD tooling

Help mentor and learn from other engineers in a highly-collaborative team environment, and participate in peer code reviews

Participate in the team’s Agile scrum process, demos and check-ins with Product Management and other stakeholders to align on use-cases and plan new initiatives

Help guide and execute on our UI modernization strategy

What you will bring:

Java Script, React, TypeScript, CSS, HTML, Playwright

REST APIs (using an OpenAPI spec)

Knowledge of and working experience with AI technologies

Experience or familiarity with the Ansible Automation Platform would be ideal

Working knowledge of Agile methodologies

Ability to lead, influence, and inspire

Experience delivering enterprise level applications and/or solutions

Significant experience with Python, Django and Django REST Framework

Experience with Python unit and integration testing with tools such as pytest

Experience with Linux

Experience with SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL

Experience with utilizing container management platforms and development environments like Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Docker/Docker Compose

Experience with CI/CD systems like Jenkins and GitHub Actions

Team leadership experience

Experience working on and even leading large‑scale projects (open‑source experience is a plus)

Demonstrated ability to quickly and accurately troubleshoot system and performance issues

Good communications skills, and experience working directly with and presenting to stakeholders

An aptitude for jumping in to help unblock, mentor and learn from others

The salary range for this position is $148,540.00 - $245,050.00. 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 is the world’s leading provider of enterprise 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.

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.

Inclusion at Red Hat Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. 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. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.

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