Software Engineer- OpenShift Observability Platform

Company: Red Hat
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Red Hat’s OpenShift Observability Platform team is looking for a Software Engineer to join us in the USA. OpenShift Observability is a comprehensive set of observability capabilities that provides deep insights into the performance and health of OpenShift-based applications and infrastructure across any footprint: the public cloud, on-prem, and edge. As an Observability Platform Software Engineer, you will be responsible for setting and achieving observability objectives aligned to company business goals as well as leading engineers on the team to resolve highly complex issues that impact our critical initiatives. If you are someone who wants to contribute to solving challenging observability technical issues, this role is for you. What will you do? Contribute to cross-functional teams to deliver OpenShift Observability related software solutions that align with business objectives. Provide technical expertise and guidance on complex observability related issues. Identify problems that need to be solved, set and achieve strategic technical objectives to solve those problems. Serve as a technical expert for major software initiatives and contribute to the team’s success. Be present in the relevant internal and upstream technical communities. Proactively leverage AI technologies to streamline workflows, simplify processes, and enhance overall efficiency. What will you bring? Proven track record of enterprise level software development in a global team environment. Experience with Go is a plus Experience developing software for Linux and/or container ecosystems like Kubernetes or Red Hat OpenShift Deep understanding of the observability landscape [metrics, logs, traces, event, etc] Experience working with cloud native Observability tools (Prometheus, Thanos, Open Telemetry, Loki, Tempo, ) Proven ability to innovate and a passion for staying at the forefront of technology Experience contributing to open source projects The salary range for this position is $94,550.00 - $151,170.00. 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 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. 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. 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