Software Engineer - OpenShift Networking

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, and they are seeking a Software Engineer to join their global OpenShift Networking team. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement next-generation networking solutions while collaborating with distributed engineering teams and contributing to open source projects.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement networking solutions for next-generation platforms, including Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift
• Contribute to the quality, reliability, and security of networking components through code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and CVE remediation
• Participate in upstream open source networking communities by developing features, fixes, and enhancements for projects such as Kubernetes, OVN-Kubernetes, Multus, and Open Virtual Networking (OVN)
• Collaborate with cross-functional and globally distributed engineering teams to deliver scalable networking solutions
• Apply networking knowledge to help address real-world customer and platform challenges
• Participate in AI-assisted code reviews, utilizing tools that provide real-time feedback, identify potential bugs, security vulnerabilities, and adherence to coding standards, contributing to a more thorough and efficient review process

Requirements:

• 2+ years of hands-on software engineering experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, production-quality software systems
• A foundational understanding of networking concepts, including switching and routing protocols
• Exposure to cloud environments, network functions virtualization (NFV), or software-defined networking (SDN)
• Programming experience in one or more of Go, Python, C, or C++, with a strong desire to continue growing technically
• Familiarity with open source development models and community-based collaboration
• A self-driven mindset with enthusiasm for learning new technologies and tackling unfamiliar problem spaces
• Proven ability to work effectively within a collaborative, globally distributed team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience with Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, and container networking
• Experience with Linux networking technologies
• Experience with development for public cloud services, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Compute Engine (GCE), and Microsoft Azure
• Ability to present technical concepts to customers and stakeholders
• Prior contributions to open source projects or experience as an open source maintainer