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Software Engineer (AI/ML)

Come be a part of Red Hat's charge to democratize AI with open source!

Red Hat's Global Engineering Team is looking for a Software Engineer to join our newly formed AI Engineering organization.

About the Team

This role will be located within the AI Innovation team in Red Hat AI Engineering, which leads frontier AI research in Red Hat and drives innovation for Red Hat's AI Portfolio.

The AI Innovation Team conducts customer- and science-driven research and productizes outcomes via open-source software. Our focus is on bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and production by productizing research papers (often featured in top AI conferences like NeurIPS, ICLR, and ICML) onto the Red Hat AI platform. We operate as an open organization where contributions are valued and expected from all levels.

About the Role

You will work collaboratively within the engineering team to build the components that power the Red Hat AI platform. This is a hands-on execution role where you will turn requirements into clean, testable code.

We are seeking an eager learner with solid Python fundamentals who wants to grow their career in AI engineering. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers to implement features related to data generation, model training, and inference-time scaling. You will be expected to leverage AI tools in your daily workflow to maximize your learning speed and coding efficiency.

What You Will Do

Team & Engineering Responsibilities

+ Implement features and bug fixes for AI platform components using Python.

+ Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code adhering to team standards.

+ Develop comprehensive unit tests and contribute to integration testing pipelines.

+ Proficiently leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, testing, and documentation workflows.

Collaboration & Growth Responsibilities

+ Collaborate with senior engineers to understand technical requirements and translate them into working software.

+ Participate actively in code reviews to ensure code quality and learn best practices from senior team members.

+ Participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups) and contribute to task estimation.

+ Actively learn and apply new AI/ML concepts and technologies to support the team's research implementation tasks.

What You Will Bring

Core Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

+ Must be able to work in the Boston, MA office

+ Proficiency in Python programming, with a good understanding of its ecosystem and standard libraries.

+ Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and version control systems (Git).

+ Understanding of software development best practices (clean code, testing, debugging).

+ Proficiency in integrating AI tools into your daily development workflow to enhance productivity.

+ Coursework or projects related to Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and a strong willingness to learn new technologies.

Level-Specific Qualifications

+ 2+ years of software development experience (can include relevant internship or open-source experience).

+ Ability to work effectively in an agile team environment.

+ Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude toward troubleshooting.

+ Good written and verbal communication skills.

Considered a Plus

+ Proven track record of contributions to Open Source projects or communities.

+ Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes basics).

+ Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).

+ Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

+ Knowledge of REST APIs and microservices architecture.

The salary range for this position is $108,760.00 - $173,800.00. 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

Red Hat (https://www.redhat.com/) is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source (https://www.redhat.com/en/about/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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)

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