Senior Software Engineer

Red Hat
Lowell, MA

We seek a skilled software engineer to join the Red Hat OpenStack NFV Architecture team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and integrating NFV solutions with a focus on high-performance networking for telecom customers. You will leverage your expertise in C, Go, Python, Ansible, and networking technologies such as Open vSwitch, SR-IOV, and DPDK to ensure seamless NFV deployments. Your contributions will help shape the future of cloud infrastructure for telecommunications.

What You Will Do

  • 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.

What You Will Bring

  • Ability to work in Lowell Massachusetts
  • 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

Familiarity with any of the following technologies is a plus but is not required:

  • 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

The salary range for this position is $133,650.00 - $220,680.00. 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)

Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Red Hat and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.

Red Hat supports individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations to job applicants. If you need assistance completing our online job application, email [email protected]. General inquiries, such as those regarding the status of a job application, will not receive a reply.

Posted 2026-03-31

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