Principal Software Engineer - OpenShift Networking (EMEA)

Experteer Overview

In this role you will design and implement advanced OpenShift networking solutions focusing on ingress and DNS. You will work within the OpenShift Network Ingress and DNS group, collaborating with cross‑functional teams and upstream open‑source communities. You’ll shape scalable networking capabilities for cloud‑native environments and contribute to core open‑source projects. This position combines hands‑on development, architecture, and incident response, with a strong emphasis on impact and collaboration.

Retribuzione / Benefits

• Define requirements, design, implement, and test networking solutions while mentoring teammates
• Architect and develop OpenShift networking features for cluster ingress and DNS
• Contribute to upstream projects such as Gateway API, CoreDNS, ExternalDNS, HAProxy, and Istio
• Develop high‑performance features in Go using Kubernetes controllers and APIs
• Own end‑to‑end software lifecycle from requirements to release and maintenance
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues with Linux‑based diagnostics
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, product management, and community contributors
• Provide guidance for internal and external users of OpenShift networking
• Manage incident responses and customer escalations related to ingress and DNS domains

Responsabilità

• 10+ years of software engineering experience in systems, networking, or platform domains
• Expertise in Go (mandatory); C/C++ or Python a plus
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes networking, controllers, and APIs; OpenShift experience highly valued
• Familiarity with HAProxy, Envoy, CoreDNS, ExternalDNS, Istio, and DNS protocols
• Hands‑on experience with Linux (RHEL/Fedora) and low‑level networking (IP routing, TLS)
• Proven track record of contributing to or leading open‑source projects
• Excellent collaboration skills across distributed teams; fluent in English
• Exposure to AI‑assisted development tools and concepts

Requisiti fondamentali

• remote work options
• flexible work environments
• inclusive culture
• equal opportunity employer
• opportunity to contribute to open‑source communities
• global team collaboration