Senior Software Engineer - OpenShift Virtualization Windows Guests

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, and they are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Windows internals. This role focuses on enhancing the stability and performance of Microsoft Windows virtual machines within OpenShift Virtualization, involving proactive problem-solving and collaboration with multiple engineering teams.

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)

Requirements:

• Deep-level knowledge of Windows operating system internals (kernel, drivers, configuration, debugging)
• 5+ years of experience in software development or engineering
• Proven ability to conduct deep debugging and Root Cause Analysis for complex issues
• Understanding of virtualization technologies (e.g. Hyper-V or KVM, QEMU, libvirt) and containerization
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Willingness and desire to transition into the Linux/Kubernetes (K8s) world
• Experience with open source software development and community contribution
• Proficiency in at least one relevant programming language (e.g., Golang, Python)
• Experience with Windows or Linux system administration or architecture