Hybrid C/Linux Operating System Software Engineer – Core Virtualization

at Red Hat

• Job title: C/Linux Operating System Software Engineer – Core Virtualization
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $108,760 - $173,800 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Kubernetes, Linux, Open Source, OpenShift, Python, Rust, Go
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Boston, United States

About the role

• Linux developer designing and developing features for Red Hat's Core Virtualization products. Collaborating with global teams and contributing upstream to open source projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop features in the Linux Virtualization Stack (qemu-kvm,libvirt) and in the KubeVirt.
• Work with Quality Engineering on test plans for the code you create and with the Documentation team to ensure good coverage for the features and fixes you work on
• Participate in peer code reviews
• Participate in architectural discussions of system designs, programming interfaces, and inter-dependencies of Core Virtualization Platform (hypervisor), Control Plane, Operators, CI, etc.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams in Red Hat Enterprise Linux and OpenShift for components that are used by OpenShift Virtualization and associated tools
• Debug, troubleshoot, code and validate fixes for internal and external customers related to your area of expertise

Requirements

• Must have developed in Linux operating system and scripting languages
• Knowledge of at least C or C++ and a good grasp of Python.
• Relevant Golang and Rust experience are a plus.
• Understanding and experience using and developing on Linux-based operating systems
• Understanding of how Open Source and Free Software communities work
• Knowledge building and deploying container-based applications
• Knowledge of Kubernetes / OpenShift architecture and familiarity with its internals
• Required Full English proficiency (verbal and written)

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!