Senior Software Engineer - OpenShift Virtualization Windows Guests

Red Hat•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Red Hat Engineering is establishing a new, dedicated team focused on enhancing the stability, performance, and overall user experience for running Microsoft Windows virtual machines within OpenShift Virtualization (KubeVirt). We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Windows internals to join this team. The Senior Software Engineer will be integral to improving our self-sufficiency in handling complex, Windows-specific integration challenges. This role involves moving beyond reactive bug-fixing to proactively identify systemic weaknesses, propose sustainable solutions, and implement fixes to ensure stable and high-performance Windows support in a sustainable way. The successful candidate will test and enhance virtualization solutions contributing to industry-leading technologies such as Kubernetes, KubeVirt, Libvirt, and QEMU. As part of a geographically distributed team, you will collaborate with multiple Red Hat engineering teams and Open Source communities around the globe. Self-motivation, curiosity, a passion for problem-solving, Linux technologies, and Open Source are highly valued skills and experience for this position. This position is a strategic investment in developing internal expertise capable of bridging the gap between Windows operating systems and the KubeVirt ecosystem.

Requirements

Windows Expertise: Deep-level knowledge of Windows operating system internals (kernel, drivers, configuration, debugging).
Software Engineering: 5+ years of experience in software development or engineering.
Debugging & Analysis: Proven ability to conduct deep debugging and Root Cause Analysis for complex issues.
Virtualization/Containerization: Understanding of virtualization technologies (e.g. Hyper-V or KVM, QEMU, libvirt) and containerization.
Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
Transition Readiness: Willingness and desire to transition into the Linux/Kubernetes (K8s) world.

Nice To Haves

Open Source Development: Experience with open source software development and community contribution is a plus.
Programming: Proficiency in at least one relevant programming language (e.g., Golang, Python) is highly desirable.
System Administration: Experience with Windows or Linux system administration or architecture is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct deep-level debugging and root cause analysis to understand why Windows-specific problems are appearing (e.g., BSODs, performance degradation, unexpected crashes).
Develop immediate fixes and hotfixes for critical customer pain points related to Windows VMs.
Contribute to the strategic planning and development of architectural improvements to enhance and optimize the entire Windows experience on OpenShift Virtualization.
Implement identified fixes and improvements to our stack to ensure stable and high-performance Windows support.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies.
Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on software design and implementation.
Monitor new developments in Windows to ensure OpenShift Virtualization remains current and compatible.
Contribute to the KubeVirt project and related components like QEMU and libvirt, integrating Windows requirements from the start of new features (long-term vision).

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!

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