Process
The process was HR telephonic and technical rounds. It was the worst experience with the interviewer. HR doesn't communicate on time. They don't even know how to assess for the role, nor do they have proper communication. I don't feel like elaborating any further.
Questions
Very basic Python and system design.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Red Hat Principal Engineer role.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Red Hat's interview process for their Principal Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Red Hat's Principal Engineer interview process.
Red Hat Work Experiences
5.0
Great culture and people with no notable downsides
Principal Engineer • Current Employee
July 16, 2026
Pros: Great culture and people that are tough to beat.
Cons: None that I can think of.
4.0
Its good
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Cary, NC
March 7, 2025
Pros: Good benefits, fun work, and a nice company
Cons: Pay is good, not great.
5.0
Great team and freedom, but salary needs improvement
Principal Software Engineer • Former Employee
Brno
July 25, 2026
Pros: My employment time: 2015-2020
* Technically capable and well rounded team
* During work you have the opportunity to witness and work on the entire software lifecycle from kernel to browser including the cloud environment
* Linux is king
* Freedom and remote work
* Friendly environment
Cons: The salary could be better, but it was slightly lower than the market average, or I am just bad at negotiations.
- 5.0Great culture and people with no notable downsidesPrincipal Engineer • Current EmployeeJuly 16, 2026Pros: Great culture and people that are tough to beat.Cons: None that I can think of.
- 4.0Its goodData Engineer • Current EmployeeCary, NCMarch 7, 2025Pros: Good benefits, fun work, and a nice companyCons: Pay is good, not great.
- 5.0Great team and freedom, but salary needs improvementPrincipal Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBrnoJuly 25, 2026Pros: My employment time: 2015-2020 * Technically capable and well rounded team * During work you have the opportunity to witness and work on the entire software lifecycle from kernel to browser including the cloud environment * Linux is king * Freedom and remote work * Friendly environmentCons: The salary could be better, but it was slightly lower than the market average, or I am just bad at negotiations.
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