Red Hat

Senior Software Engineer

Red Hat$139K — $225K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
  • 5 years of experience in software quality assurance and automation
  • Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting
  • 3 years of experience with automation in GitHub/GitLab
  • 2 years of experience with DevOps methodologies, scrum, and related tools
  • Experience contributing to upstream open-source communities.

Responsibilities

  • Log all issues in Jira and maintain product health visibility
  • Conduct probe testing on hardware accelerators for package functionality
  • Investigate technical issues with support teams and clients
  • Develop specialized testing programs for complex scenarios
  • Design automated scripts to ensure software stability
  • Document testing processes in Jira and GitLab
  • Collaborate with developers on bug fixes and updates
  • Create comprehensive test plans to ensure compliance with standards
  • Strategically plan and schedule testing for project timelines
  • Update test scripts in accordance with industry requirements.

Benefits

  • Telecommuting permitted within commuting distance from the Boston office
  • Opportunities to contribute to open-source projects
  • Collaborative work environment with field staff and customers
  • Exposure to advanced hardware testing scenarios
  • Involvement in strategic planning and process improvement.
Full Job Description
*Telecommuting permitted: work may be performed within normal commuting distance from the Red Hat, LLC office in Boston, MA.

Modify existing software to correct errors or to adapt the software to new accelerator toolkit or version requirements. Identify and document software defects through rigorous program analysis and historical result tracking and ensure all issues are logged in a bug tracking system and reported to developers to maintain clear visibility on product health.

What You Will Do:
  • Ensure all issues are logged in Jira and reported to developers to maintain clear visibility on product health.
  • Conduct probe testing across various hardware accelerators to ensure the packages can build and inference as expected.
  • Investigate complex technical issues referred by support teams and collaborate directly with field staff or customers to diagnose problems.
  • Develop and maintain specialized testing programs that address complex scenarios for upstream packages and their functionality on accelerated hardware.
  • Design automated scripts and tools that ensure the software remains stable across various hardware environments.
  • Document the automation and process in Jira and Gitlab.
  • Work with software developers to build and implement bug fixes or coordinate fix with developers.
  • Design comprehensive test plans, scripts, and procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with industry standards.
  • Strategically plan test schedules in accordance with project scopes and delivery dates to guarantee release readiness.
  • Maintain currency with test scripts in regards to CVEs, bugs, and other required updates/features.
  • Design automated testing tools to test software performance.


What You Will Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field and five (5) years of experience in the job offered or related role.
  • Must have five (5) years of experience with: Python, requirement analysis, traceability matrix development, and end-to-end quality assurance; and scripting and creating automation using Python and Bash.
  • Must have three (3) years of experience with automation in GitHub/GitLab.
  • Must have two (2) years of experience with: container technologies; and DevOps methodologies, scrum and tools.
  • Must have one (1) year of experience contributing and collaborating with upstream open-source communities, focusing on code contributions, reviews, and alignment with community standards.

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The salary range for this position is $139,797 - $225,090/year. 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, Inc. is a leading provider of open source software solutions, including Linux, Kubernetes, and Ansible. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Red Hat operates in over 100 countries and has more than 13,000 employees worldwide. The company is committed to open source innovation and has a strong community of developers and partners. Red Hat was acquired by IBM in 2019 and is now part of IBM's Hybrid Cloud division.
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