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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Principal Software Engineer (Azure) - **Company:** Red Hat - **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $193,390.0 - $318,980.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Application Integration Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Software Quality, Distributed Systems, Linux System Administration, Network Control, Open Source Technology, OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Engineering, Azure Service Bus, System Availability, HybridCloud, Kubernetes, Bicep, Free and Open-Source Software, Terraform, GPT, Golang - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g7s5te ## About the Role + 12+ years of software development experience in Linux environments, with mastery of Golang. + Deep expertise in Azure cloud architecture and services (Compute, Storage, Networking). + Proven success leading large-scale distributed systems from inception to production operations. + Internal-level knowledge of Kubernetes (API machinery, Operators, or Networking stack). + Mastery of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM/Bicep) and GitOps workflows. + Expert understanding of Hybrid Cloud networking and security (VNETs, Private Link, Encryption). + Experience integrating AI/LLM frameworks into software engineering workflows or product features. + Exceptional troubleshooting skills for complex, multi-layered distributed environments. The following are considered a plus + Active maintainer status or significant contributions to relevant CNCF Open Source projects (e.g., Kubernetes, Cluster API, or KubeVirt). + Deep experience with Red Hat OpenShift and the Operator SDK/Controller-runtime. + Familiarity with Hosted Control Plane architectures (e.g., HyperShift) and high-density multi-tenant environments. + Experience with Azure-specific hybrid technologies like Azure Arc or Private Link at scale. + Background in SRE or Production Engineering for a global, 24/7 SaaS or managed service. ## Description The Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) Engineering team is looking for a Senior Principal Software Engineer. In this high-impact role, you will be a lead technical voice in the development of ARO Hosted Control Planes (HCP), defining the infrastructure and lifecycle management patterns that power mission-critical workloads for global enterprises. You will bridge the gap between upstream open-source innovation and the operational excellence required to run a first-party Azure service, guiding the project from initial concept through to the delivery of a highly available, resilient global offering. What you will do + Contribute to the evolution of Azure Red Hat OpenShift, focusing on scalability, high availability, and seamless lifecycle management within the Azure ecosystem. + Drive the strategy for AI integration within the platform while championing the use of AI-assisted development tools to improve team velocity and code quality. + Act as a contributor to upstream projects, ensuring Red Hat's interests and customer needs are represented in the broader CNCF community. + Collaborate across organizational boundaries with Microsoft Azure engineering teams to co-develop integrated cloud-native solutions. + Collaborate deeply with Product Management to advocate for the customer, reconciling customer demands with system constraints to define high-impact product specifications. + Mentor senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning. + Work with Red Hat's Global Customer Support team and partner support teams on resolving customer issues. + Influence the long-term product roadmap by identifying customer needs and emerging industry trends, translating them into architectural requirements, design, and code. ## Related Videos - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [From Zero to Hero: Launch & Manage Your Cloud Apps with Free OpenShift & Red Hat Developer Hub](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1023-from-zero-to-hero-launch-manage-your-cloud-apps-with-free-openshift-red-hat-developer-hub) - [ Evaluating AI models for code comprehension](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1462-evaluating-ai-models-for-code-comprehension) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Retooling and refactoring - an investment in people.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/371-retooling-and-refactoring-an-investment-in-people) - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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