Principal Software Engineer

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 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 environments 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.

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.

The salary range for this position is $170,770.00 – $281,770.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.

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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. Were 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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