Principal Software Engineer - Automotive Linux Systems (Remote)

About the Role

Join Red Hat as a Principal Software Engineer specializing in Automotive Linux Systems. In this remote position, you will play a pivotal role in the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) revolution, helping major automotive players transition from proprietary systems to modern, open-source architectures. This Principal Software Engineer role offers the flexibility to work from home in South Korea, with occasional travel for high-impact workshops.

What You'll Do

• Act as a trusted technical advisor to automotive partners, explaining complex open-source concepts and assisting in designing next-generation In-Vehicle architectures.
• Scope and decompose large engineering tasks, diving deep into low-level system issues such as Kernel, BSP, and performance, providing hands-on solutions.
• Serve as the critical communication link between Korean automotive customers and Red Hat's global engineering teams, translating requirements into technical tickets.
• Collaborate with upstream open-source communities to proactively advance the product and drive cross-functional projects.
• Mentor and guide the team on industry best practices, presenting and blogging about technical changes to internal and external audiences.

Requirements

• Extensive experience with Linux systems programming, debugging, and architecture.
• Fluency in Korean (Native/Business Fluent) and English (Advanced Business Fluency, CEFR C1+).
• Strong programming and debugging skills in C and Python.
• Experience with Linux Containers (OCI) and understanding of cloud-native paradigms.
• Ability to manage expectations with partners and present technical roadmaps effectively.
• Experience working autonomously with geographically distributed teams across multiple time zones.

Nice To Have

• Experience with modern systems languages like Rust, especially for Linux.
• Familiarity with embedded build systems such as Yocto and OSTree.
• Understanding of hypervisors (KVM) and VirtIO.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes or Red Hat OpenShift.
• Involvement in open-source communities and understanding of the "Upstream First" philosophy.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $180,000 annually.
• Flexible remote work arrangements, allowing you to work from anywhere in South Korea.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading open-source company.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and the chance to shape the future of Linux in the automotive industry.