Red Hat · 1 hour ago
Principal Software Engineer
Lowell, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$171K/yr - $282K/yrRed Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing technologies. In this role, the Principal Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and integrating NFV solutions with a focus on high-performance networking for telecom customers, contributing to the future of cloud infrastructure for telecommunications.
Enterprise SoftwareInsurTechLinuxOpen SourceOperating SystemsSoftware
Responsibilities
Develop, integrate, and test NFV features on Red Hat OpenStack Platform, focusing on advanced networking technologies (Open vSwitch, SR-IOV, DPDK)
Develop advanced networking tools in C
Write automation scripts using Python and Ansible to streamline NFV deployments and configurations
Develop and Implement automatic test scenarios alongside the open-source community
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement solutions that meet customer requirements, particularly for telecom use cases
Debug and resolve complex issues related to NFV, networking, and cloud infrastructure, with an emphasis on performance and reliability
Stay up-to-date with advancements in NFV and cloud technologies to continuously improve and innovate our solutions
Contribute to open-source NFV projects, particularly within the OpenStack ecosystem
Participate in Agile processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in C or Go
Hands-on experience with Open vSwitch (OVS), SR-IOV, DPDK, or other high performance networking technologies
Experience with Linux-based systems and networking protocols, including virtualized environment and knowledge of Ansible for automating deployments and configurations
Problem-solving and debugging skills in a distributed system environment
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities in a diverse, global team
Must be able to work on-site in Lowell MA
Preferred
Experience using AI to augment/accelerate development efforts
Virtualization technology, cloud, and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
Previous contributions to open-source projects, especially in the OpenStack or NFV space
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and their role in NFV environments
Understanding of telecom standards (e.g., ETSI NFV) and protocols (e.g., 5G, 4G, LTE)
Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools like Jenkins
Understanding of cloud orchestration, networking protocols (SDN/NFV), and performance optimization
Performance benchmarking RFC 2544
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!
Company
Red Hat
Red Hat is a software company that offers enterprise open-source software solutions. It is a sub-organization of IBM.
Founded in 1993
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2018-10-28Acquired
1999-08-20IPO
1999-03-09Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Chris Wright
Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President Global Engineering
Andrew Brown
Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer
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