Principal Software Engineer - OpenStack Networking

Job Summary

The Red Hat OpenStack Networking Engineering team is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join us in North America, focused on OpenStack Networking (neutron). In this role, you will design and implement new features collaborating internally with other Red Hat OpenStack Engineering teams, and contribute them to the upstream projects in the OpenStack community. You will participate as a member of a geographically distributed team, using multiple communication tools for close collaboration. You’ll need to have passion for modern open source development methods, an interest in Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), and a desire to apply broad software engineering skills for IT automation. Successful applicants must reside in a state where Red Hat is registered to do business.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a team of developers and quality engineers to develop and maintain networking features for Red Hat OpenStack Services on OpenShift.

• Troubleshooting and debugging skills within the full stack, e.g., bare metal, networking to application software

• Participate in upstream and internal continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)

• Maintain a deep customer base through excellent customer service when issues are escalated into engineering

Required Skills

• 7+ years of software development

• Experience developing in Python and Go

• Experience with OpenStack, and Linux internals

• Experience with networking protocols including DHCP, DNS, ARP, Geneve and with networking technologies including L2 switching, L3 routing and L4

• Deep understanding of cloud computing, configuration management, and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)

• Passion for open source software development

• Focus on test-driven development and good knowledge of unit testing frameworks and methodologies

• Ability to be highly effective as a remote associate on a distributed team and contribute to an inclusive, open, and collaborative workplace

• Good written and verbal communication skills

Familiarity with any of the following technologies is a plus but is not required:

• Experience developing Ansible playbooks

• Familiarity with the kubernetes operator pattern

• Familiarity with virtualization technologies: KVM, VMware, or similar

• Familiarity with container tooling

• Experience using, developing, or administering Red Hat OpenStack Platform and/or Red Hat OpenShift environments

The salary range for this position is $148,540.00 - $245,050.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.

Pay Transparency

Red 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 Hat’s 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 Hat

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. 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 p