Job Overview
Location
Bangalore - Carina
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software Engineering
Date Posted
June 15, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As a Senior Software Engineer on Red Hat's Virtualization team, you will help define and build the next generation of solutions for running Microsoft Windows as a guest operating system on OpenShift Virtualization, contributing to a critical component of Red Hat OpenShift's cloud-native and Kubernetes virtualization offerings.
- • You will architect, design, and implement features related to the Windows guest OS experience, focusing on performance, stability, and interoperability; serve as a primary technical resource for Windows guest issues; contribute to the full development lifecycle; mentor junior team members; engage with upstream communities like Kubernetes, KubeVirt, and QEMU; troubleshoot complex customer-reported problems; and advocate for software development best practices including code quality, CI/CD, and automated testing.
- • You will work within a collaborative, globally distributed team at Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, known for its inclusive, transparent, and innovation-driven culture that empowers employees across 40+ countries to bring their best ideas and make a significant impact.
- • In this role, you will deepen your expertise in Windows internals while transitioning into the Linux/Kubernetes ecosystem, gain hands-on experience with cloud-native virtualization technologies, contribute to open source communities, and grow as a technical leader shaping the future of enterprise virtualization on OpenShift.
🎯 Requirements
- • 5+ years of experience as an IT professional (e.g., architect, administrator, or developer)
- • Hands-on experience running MS SQL, Active Directory, and applications on Windows operating systems
- • Experience using PowerShell and WinRM
- • Proven ability to conduct deep debugging and root cause analysis for complex Windows-related issues
- • Good written and verbal communication skills in English
- • Willingness and desire to transition into the Linux/Kubernetes (K8s) world
🏖️ Benefits
- • Opportunity to work on critical components of Red Hat OpenShift and OpenShift Virtualization
- • Collaborative, globally distributed team environment with flexible work arrangements (in-office, office-flex, or fully remote)
- • Exposure to and contribution with upstream communities including Kubernetes, KubeVirt, and QEMU
- • Mentorship opportunities and technical leadership role in mentoring junior team members
- • Access to Red Hat’s inclusive, transparent, and innovation-driven culture with equal opportunity and accommodation support
- • Chance to grow expertise in cloud-native virtualization while bridging Windows and Linux/Kubernetes ecosystems
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About Red Hat, Inc.
Red Hat, Inc. is an American software company that provides enterprise open-source solutions, including its flagship Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system, hybrid cloud platforms, container and Kubernetes technologies, middleware, storage, and automation tools. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, it became a subsidiary of IBM in 2019. The company supports organizations in modernizing and managing IT infrastructure through subscription-based support, training, and certification services, emphasizing security, scalability, and interoperability across hybrid and multicloud environments.
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