Manager, Engineering

Job Summary

Directs the software systems development function, including the design, development, troubleshooting and debugging of software programs for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools.

Oversees the development of software and software tools used for design, infrastructure and platforms, including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities and databases. Determines hardware compatibility and/or hardware design. Directs the activities of a software quality assurance function.

Develops quality standards for company products and oversees the development and execution of software test plans and analysis of test results.

Provides guidance in the preparation of technical appraisals of programming languages and systems, computational software, and related technology. May oversee the integration of computers in the overall functions of scientific computation, data acquisition transmission and processing. Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

This role may come into contact with confidential or sensitive customer information requiring special treatment in accordance with Red Hat policies and applicable privacy laws.

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead the vLLM team in the AI Core Components organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, with a particular focus on AI and Open Source upstream development and will be responsible for guiding and setting direction in the upstream and downstream development of vLLM.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers working as part of the vLLM upstream community

• Deliver vLLM features and enhancements in support of Red Hat’s AI portfolio

• Collaborate with partners who are both consumers and contributors of the team's deliverables

• Provide a focus on quality and optimization of the build environments

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning

• Manage project timelines & resources

• Communicate technical plans and progress to stakeholders
   

What You Will Bring:

• Hands-on experience with vLLM and Open Source communities

• Experience in managing software engineering teams

• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills

• Experience with open-source software development and communities

• Experience with Agile development methodologies

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing

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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! 

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States. 

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