Principal Software Engineer - OpenStack Networking

Red Hat; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 148,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Hat is seeking a Principal Software Engineer focused on OpenStack Networking to design and implement features while collaborating with global teams. This role requires extensive experience in software development, particularly in Python and Go, and a passion for open source software.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement 401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave plans

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience.
• Experience developing in Python and Go.
• Deep understanding of cloud computing and IaaS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain networking features for Red Hat OpenStack Services.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across the full stack.
• Participate in CI/CD processes.

Skills

Software development

Python

Go

OpenStack

Linux internals

Networking protocols

Cloud computing

Test-driven development

Communication skills

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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.

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 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

Red Hat’s 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)

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting

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