Lead the definition of requirements, design, implementation, and testing
Architect and develop OpenShift networking solutions focused on cluster ingress and DNS
Drive contributions to upstream open-source projects including Gateway API, CoreDNS, ExternalDNS, HAProxy, and Istio
Develop high-performance features in Go, leveraging Kubernetes controllers and APIs
Own the full software development lifecycle, from requirement gathering to release and maintenance
Troubleshoot and resolve complex networking issues using Linux-based diagnostics and methodologies
Partner with cross-functional engineering teams, product management, and community contributors
Provide technical guidance for internal and external consumers of OpenShift networking capabilities
Manage incident responses and customer escalations for ingress and DNS domains

10+ years of software engineering experience in systems, networking, or platform domains
Expertise in Go is mandatory
Deep understanding of Kubernetes networking, controllers, and APIs
Familiarity with HAProxy, Envoy Proxy, CoreDNS, ExternalDNS, Istio, and DNS protocols
Hands-on experience with Linux (RHEL/Fedora) and low-level networking (IP routing, TLS, etc.)
Proven track record of contributing to or leading open-source projects
Excellent collaboration skills across distributed teams
Exposure to AI-assisted development tools and concepts.

Principal Software Engineer – OpenShift Networking

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