Senior Software Engineer - Virtualization

The Red Hat Engineering team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our virtualization group. You will assist in the development and productization of software that helps Red Hat meet the needs of customers with looking for an alternative to VMware. The team’s broader mission is to deliver end-to-end solutions that further establish Red Hat as a leader in specific emerging markets, emphasizing upstream development and community collaboration.

What you will do

• Work with OpenShift, one of the Red Hat’s 3 core technology pillars

• Contribute code to increase the usability, scalability, and reliability of Red Hat offerings

• Participate in peer review to increase the quality of our codebase, and triage customer issues

• Help and develop peers’ capabilities through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and collaboration

What you will bring

• 3+ years of experience working on with virtualization technologies

• 2+ years of experience working in a Linux environment with Golang (or similar technologies)

• Ability to deep dive into new technologies and be productive

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills in English

• Demonstrated ability to debug and optimize code

• Experience with open source development and complex distributed systems

The following are considered a plus:

• Experience with a container ecosystem such as Docker, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift

• Familiarity with any of the following topics: high-availability, storage, networking

About Red Hat

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterpriseopen 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.

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