Principal Full Stack Software Engineer - Content Service

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join Red Hat's Content services team on an exciting journey to improve the customer experience through innovative solutions. The Content is used for managing repositories and RPM packages for RHEL hosts, and is accessible via web interfaces. We are looking for someone with experience in building services end to end, along with a curiosity and passion for learning. As a member of the Content team, you will work in a friendly and collaborative atmosphere, figuring out how things work and solving hard but rewarding problems. Successful applicants must reside in EMEA, in a country where Red Hat is registered to do business.

What you will do

1. Design, develop, and test new features for the Content service.
2. Contribute to the end-to-end delivery of the service — frontend, backend, testing, and operations.
3. Proactively improve developer experience by automating processes, enhancing CI/CD, and maintaining clean code.
4. Communicate with peer engineers within your team and across Red Hat, mentoring junior team members.
5. Collaborate with Support, Product Management, User Experience, and Documentation teams.

What you will bring

• Experience developing software professionally.
• Experience programming with Python or Go (preferred) .
• Deep knowledge of frontend technologies (React, TypeScript) and design systems (e.g., Patternfly).
• Experience with testing UI, for example Cypress or Playwright.
• Knowledge and curiosity about how package updates work in Linux.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a distributed team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

About Red Hat

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 role. We encourage our employees to bring their best ideas, regardless of their title or tenure. We are a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute ideas, solve complex problems, and make an impact.

Inclusion at Red Hat

Our culture is built on the principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. We aim for everyone to experience this culture with equal opportunity and access, ensuring all voices are heard and celebrated. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)

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