Red Hat

Software Engineer

Red Hat$96K — $154K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Strong Linux system knowledge and familiarity with the kernel's networking and driver functionalities
  • Proficient in C programming, with additional experience in Python or Go for tool and automation development
  • A commitment to testing, ensuring code quality through CI/CD integration
  • Curiosity-driven problem-solving skills, particularly regarding hardware/software interactions

Responsibilities

  • Write and implement code, primarily in C, Python, or Go to enhance hardware integration
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues between hardware and the OS, focusing on drivers and the Linux kernel
  • Identify repetitive tasks and automate them to improve team efficiency
  • Collaborate with senior engineers to translate requirements into practical, customer-ready code

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Health Savings Account available with high deductible medical plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
  • Generous paid time off and designated holidays
  • Paid parental leave policy for new parents
  • Various leave benefits including for disability and family medical situations
  • Additional perks such as stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, and transportation expense accounts
Full Job Description
What you will do
  • Write & Implement Code: You'll spend most of your time in the "flow state," writing C, Python, or Go to integrate new hardware features into our core platforms.
  • Troubleshoot & Debug: When hardware doesn't talk to the OS correctly, you'll dig into the drivers and the Linux kernel to find out why and fix it.
  • Smart Automation: You'll identify repetitive manual tasks (like testing or deployment) and write scripts to automate them so the whole team stays fast.
  • Collaborate & Ship: You'll work alongside senior engineers to take requirements and turn them into functional, enterprise-grade code that actually works for customers.


What you will bring
  • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Solid Linux Skills: You know your way around a Linux terminal and have a good grasp of how the kernel handles networking and drivers. You don't need to be a kernel deity, but you should know how things connect.
  • Polyglot Coding: You are comfortable writing C (for the low-level stuff) and either Python or Go (for tooling and automation). You're less worried about "which language" and more worried about "does it work?"
  • A "Testing" Mindset: You write code that is meant to last. You understand that code isn't "done" until it's tested and integrated into a CI/CD pipeline.
  • Problem-Solving Curiosity: You enjoy the "puzzle" of hardware/software interactions and don't mind getting your hands dirty in a complex codebase.


The following are considered a plus
  • Container Exposure: You've used Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift and understand how they interact with the underlying OS.
  • DevOps Basics: You've worked with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Ansible to automate your workflows.
  • Open Source Mindset: You're comfortable navigating GitHub, reading other people's code, and contributing to upstream projects (like the OPI Project).


#LI-SS1

Red Hat will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The salary range for this position is $96,440.00 - $154,190.00. 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.

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.

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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