Senior or Principal Software Engineer - Networking Services (Brno Office, Czech Republic)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer or Principal Software Engineer in our Networking Services group, responsible for developing, maintaining and testing software in areas such as Core Networking protocols, Drivers and Userspace. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in Linux kernel or userspace development process. You will collaborate with colleagues and community members in the open-source way to enable our customers to be successful.

What you will do

• High-quality development, testing, and release of networking software for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Analyze customer issues and requirements to provide solutions and guidance
• Ensure high quality of the team’s projects with acceptance and unit tests paired with code reviews
• Promote the team’s projects with documentation, blog posts, presentations and other means
• Lead and collaborate with upstream communities and internal teams

What you will bring

• Experience with software development, ideally for Linux, with Scrum or Agile methodologies in a hybrid software / quality engineering team
• Proven software development skills in C and Python with experience in leading the design of features
• Strong knowledge of Linux kernel and userspace networking, network protocols and drivers (e.g., TCP, UDP, VLAN, Bonding, LLDP, DHCP, VPN)
• Ability to use and provide meaningful feedback for continuous learning and experience with active mentoring
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills in English with presentation experience
• Personal accountability with regular, clear and open communication shaping incremental improvements of projects and processes

Nice to Have:

• Experience with open-source software development and communities
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
• Knowledge of cloud computing and virtualization technologies

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.

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