Senior Software Engineer- Cloud-native Network Function
Red HatAbout the role
Job summary
Red Hat Engineering is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join Telco-5G infrastructure group. You will be part of a team responsible for designing and implementing the container platform for 5G telecommunication companies, contributing to industry-leading technologies in the Kubernetes ecosystem. As a part of a geographically distributed team you will collaborate with multiple Red Hat’s engineering teams and open source communities around the globe.
To read more about the group and communities, see also:
https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/red-hat-telecommunications-news
https://www.redhat.com/en/about/open-source
To be successful in this role, you will need to have motivation, curiosity, passion for problem solving, and experience with Linux technologies and open source.
Primary job responsibilities
Play an active role and contribute to multiple open source projects and communities like Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, Open vSwitch (OVS), and Open Virtual Network (OVN)
Develop and integrate changes in multiple projects to provide end-to-end solutions
Troubleshoot, analyze bug root causes and provide resolutions
Review design, enhancement proposal and patches from other members
Work with the quality engineering team (QE) to ensure projects are tested correctly
Publicize the team's work through blogs, web postings, or conference talks
Required skills
3+ years of experience with networking (f.e. with topics like L2/L3 Switching and Routing)
3+ years of programming experience in a Linux environment with at least one of the following languages: Golang, Python, Java, or C/C++
Experience with Linux system programming
Multi-threaded programming and management of shared resources in complex environments
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent working experience
Ability to quickly learn new technologies
Good written and verbal communication skills in English
The following are considered a plus:
Linux networking or SDN related development contributions
Experience with Kubernetes/OpenShift and container related technologies (docker, cri-o)
Experience with DPDK.
Experience with network protocols and familiarity with technologies like network functions virtualization (NFV/CNF)
Experience with virtualization technologies (QEMU, KVM, etc)
Leading or contributing to open source communities
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
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