Principal Machine Learning Engineer, vLLM and Inference at Red Hat

Job SummaryAt Red Hat we believe the future of AI is open and we are on a mission to bring the power of open-source LLMs and vLLM to every enterprise. Red Hat Inference team accelerates AI for the enterprise and brings operational simplicity to GenAI deployments. As leading developers maintainers of the vLLM project and inventors of state-of-the-art techniques for model quantization and sparsification our team provides a stable platform for enterprises to build optimize and scale LLM would be joining the core team behind2025s most popular open source project on Github.As a Machine Learning Engineer focused on distributed vLLM infrastructure you will collaborate with our team to tackle the most pressing challenges in scalable inference systems and Kubernetes-native deployments. Your work with distributed systems and cloud infrastructure will directly impact enterprise AI deployments. If you want to solve challenging technical problems in distributed systems and cloud-native infrastructure the open-source way this is the role for you.Join us in shaping the future of AI!What you will doBuild and maintain distributed inference infrastructure using Kubernetes APIs operators and the Gateway Inference Extension API for scalable LLM deploymentsDevelop systems components in Go and/or Rust to integrate with the vLLM project and manage distributed inference workloadsDesign and implement KV cache aware routing and scoring algorithms to optimize memory utilization and request distribution across large scale inference deploymentsImprove the resource utilization fault tolerance and stability of the inference stackContribute to the design development and testing of various inference optimization algorithmsParticipate in technical design discussions and provide innovative solutions to complex problemsGive thoughtful and prompt code reviewsMentor and guide other engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovationWhat you will bringStrong proficiency in Python and one or more system programming languages (Golang Rust C)Strong understanding of computer architecture parallel processing and distributed computing conceptsExperience with the Kubernetes ecosystem including custom APIs operators and the Gateway API inference extension for GenAI workloads (nice to have)Experience with cloud native Kubernetes service mesh technologies/stacks like Istio Cillium Envoy (WASM filters) and CNIExperience with tensor math libraries such as PyTorchWorking understanding of high-performance networking protocols and technologies including UCX RoCE InfiniBand and RDMAMathematical software especially linear algebra or signal processingDeep understanding and experience in GPU performance optimizationsExperience optimizing kernels for deep neural networksExperience with profiling tools like NVIDIA Nsight or distributed tracing libraries/techniques like OpenTelemetry is a plusStrong communications skills with both technical and non-technical team membersBS or MS in computer science or computer engineering or a related field. A PhD in a ML related domain is considered a plus#LI-MD2#AI-HIRINGThe salary range for this position is $189600.00 - $312730.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.Pay TransparencyRed Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location experience applicable skills and training external market value and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hats compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus commission and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.About Red HatRed Hat is the worlds leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux cloud container and Kubernetes technologies. 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We hire creative passionate people ready to contribute their ideas help solve complex problems and make an impact.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.Inclusion at Red HatRed Hats culture is built on the open source principles of transparency collaboration and inclusion where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized it empowers people from different backgrounds perspectives and experiences to come together to share ideas challenge the status quo and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin ancestry citizenship age veteran status genetic information physical or mental disability medical condition marital status or any other basis prohibited by law.Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for and will not pay any fees commissions or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Red Hat and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.Red Hat supports individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations to job applicants. If you need assistance completing our online job application email . General inquiries such as those regarding the status of a job application will not receive a reply.Required Experience:Staff IC Key Skills Design,Academics,AutoCAD 3D,Cafe,Fabrication,Java Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 189600 - 312730