Software Engineer, OpenStack NFV

Red Hat

full-time

Posted on: 9/22/2025

Origin: • 🇮🇪 Ireland

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Mid-LevelSenior

AnsibleCloudGoKubernetesLinuxOpen SourceOpenStackPython

About the role

Develop, integrate, and test NFV features on Red Hat OpenStack Platform with focus on advanced networking (Open vSwitch, SR-IOV, DPDK)
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 for telecom customers
Debug and resolve complex issues related to NFV, networking, and cloud infrastructure with emphasis on performance and reliability
Stay up-to-date with advancements in NFV and cloud technologies to continuously improve solutions
Contribute to open-source NFV projects within the OpenStack ecosystem
Participate in Agile processes including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Leverage AI as an accelerator to bring solutions to market faster and more effectively

Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation tasks
Experience with Linux-based systems and networking protocols
Knowledge of Ansible for automating deployments and configurations
Experience with virtualized environments
Problem-solving and debugging skills in distributed system environments
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities in a diverse, global team
OpenStack development or other open source development (networking/performance) [plus]
Familiarity with cloud technologies and Kubernetes [plus]
Familiarity with Open vSwitch (OVS), SR-IOV, and DPDK [plus]
Experience with continuous integration tools [plus]
Coding experience in Go or C [plus]
Comfortable communicating and collaborating with upstream community members [plus]
Understanding of networking protocols (SDN/NFV) and telecom standards (e.g., ETSI NFV) and protocols (5G, 4G, LTE) [plus]
Performance benchmarking knowledge (RFC 2544) [plus]