Associate Software Engineer, Red Hat Linux Virtualization Networking

Red Hat

Associate Software Engineer developing Linux virtualization and networking features for Red Hat’s enterprise open-source platform. Contributing code, debugging, testing, and community patches across distributed engineering teams.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $76,830 - $154,190 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in system-level software development for Linux, with strong knowledge of networking concepts and the Linux Networking stack. Proficient in debugging and contributing to open-source virtualization and container projects, while effectively collaborating in an agile team environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

System-Level Software DevelopmentLinux Networking StackC or C++ ProgrammingGDB DebuggingOpen-Source Community Engagement

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Hard Skills

System-Level Software DevelopmentC ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingLinux Networking StackOperating Systems KnowledgeSystem-Level DebuggingKVM DevelopmentQEMU DevelopmentRust ProgrammingPython Programming

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

GDBStraceBPF TracesContinuous Integration Workflows

Industry Keywords

Open-Source DevelopmentVirtualizationNetworking ConceptsComputer ArchitectureAgile Team Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GoLinuxPythonRustShell Scripting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop code implementing new features and resolving defects in open-source virtualization and networking projects
Contribute to teams enabling features in Red Hat layered virtualization and container products
Engage with open-source communities, review patches, and provide technical feedback
Develop and contribute tests to continuous integration workflows
Collaborate effectively as part of a geographically distributed, agile team

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of relevant experience in system-level software development for Linux
C or C++ experience preferred
Strong understanding of networking concepts, communication layers, protocols, network interfaces, and architectures
Technical proficiency in the Linux Networking stack or other low-level subsystems
Strong knowledge of operating systems and computer architecture
Strong system-level debugging skills, including GDB, strace, and BPF traces
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Development experience with KVM and QEMU and the Linux Virtualization stack is a plus
Familiarity with open-source development and community engagement is a plus
Rust, Python, Go, or shell scripting experience is a plus
Familiarity with security topics and defensive programming techniques is a plus
Linux driver and kernel networking subsystem experience is a plus
Experience with x86, ARM64, s390x, or RISC-V platforms is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Employee stock purchase plan
Family planning reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Transportation expense account
Employee assistance program