Overview
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 Python, C, 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 Hat 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.
Work with tools such as OS-Net-Config to manage network configurations in NFV environments.
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
Proficiency in Python is mandatory; knowledge of C or Go is a big plus.
Experience with Linux-based systems and networking protocols, including virtualized environments.
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.
Plus
Familiarity with open-source contributions, especially in the OpenStack or NFV space.
Understanding of telecom standards (e.g., ETSI NFV) and protocols (e.g., 5G, 4G, LTE).
Understanding of cloud orchestration, networking protocols (SDN/NFV), and performance optimization.
Familiarity with the Kubernetes operator pattern.
Hands-on experience with Open vSwitch (OVS), SR-IOV, and DPDK technologies.
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and their role in NFV environments.
Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins.
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. Red Hat supports flexible work arrangements across 40+ countries. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.
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