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Software Engineer - Network HW Enablement & Cloud Infrastructure

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96K-154K Annually
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In-Office
Boston, MA, USA
96K-154K Annually
Mid level
Develop and integrate networking hardware (SmartNICs/DPUs) with RHEL and OpenShift by writing C, Python, or Go. Troubleshoot kernel and driver issues, automate testing and deployment, collaborate with senior engineers, and explore AI tooling to improve development workflows and CI/CD integration.
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One of our Software Groups at Red Hat has an opening for a Software Engineer with experience in Linux, Kubernetes and Networking. In this role, you’ll be joining the team that makes sure Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and OpenShift play nice with the latest networking hardware (SmartNICs and DPUs). Think of yourself as the bridge between the physical hardware and the cloud software. You aren't just building apps; you’re making sure the foundation they sit on is rock solid.What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like
  • Write & Implement Code: You’ll spend most of your time in the "flow state," writing C, Python, or Go to integrate new hardware features into our core platforms.

  • Troubleshoot & Debug: When hardware doesn't talk to the OS correctly, you’ll dig into the drivers and the Linux kernel to find out why and fix it.

  • Smart Automation: You’ll identify repetitive manual tasks (like testing or deployment) and write scripts to automate them so the whole team stays fast.

  • Collaborate & Ship: You’ll work alongside senior engineers to take requirements and turn them into functional, enterprise-grade code that actually works for customers.

  • Innovate with AI: Act as a technical explorer, proactively researching and integrating emerging AI technologies into our software development lifecycle to optimize workflows, tooling, and efficiency.

What You Will Bring to the Table
  • Solid Linux Skills: You know your way around a Linux terminal and have a good grasp of how the kernel handles networking and drivers. You don't need to be a kernel deity, but you should know how things connect.

  • Some experience with Networking

  • Polyglot Coding: You are comfortable writing C (for the low-level stuff) and either Python or Go (for tooling and automation). You’re less worried about "which language" and more worried about "does it work?"

  • A "Testing" Mindset: You write code that is meant to last. You understand that code isn't "done" until it's tested and integrated into a CI/CD pipeline.

  • Problem-Solving Curiosity: You enjoy the "puzzle" of hardware/software interactions and don't mind getting your hands dirty in a complex codebase.

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)
  • Container Exposure: You’ve used Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift and understand how they interact with the underlying OS.

  • DevOps Basics: You’ve worked with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Ansible to automate your workflows.

  • Open Source Mindset: You’re comfortable navigating GitHub, reading other people’s code, and contributing to upstream projects (like the OPI Project).

The salary range for this position is $96,440.00 - $154,190.00. 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 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 Hat
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