What you will do
Test Architecture: Design and build automated testing frameworks and tools specifically for Open vSwitch, DPDK, and related networking projects.
Quality & Bug Analysis: Lead the investigation of complex, high‑priority bugs. Perform root‑cause analysis and contribute code for bug fixes and small feature improvements.
CI/CD Maintenance: Improve and maintain our continuous integration systems to ensure they can handle large‑scale networking contributions reliably.
Open Source Collaboration: Work directly with upstream community members and internal teams to keep quality standards high across the ecosystem.
Technical Documentation: Create clear documentation and guides for our testing processes and help represent our work within the networking community.
Team Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and feedback to a global team across China, Europe, and the USA, helping junior members grow their skills.
What you will bring
Linux Systems: Extensive experience with software development and quality assurance within Linux environments.
Programming: Proficiency in C and Python, with the ability to develop automation scripts and contribute to core codebase bug fixes or features.
Networking Knowledge: A solid understanding of networking principles and the Linux kernel networking stack, particularly regarding high‑performance data planes.
Collaborative Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in English, essential for coordinating with a global team across different time zones.
Problem Solving: A proven track record of taking ownership of technical issues and seeing them through to thorough, transparent resolution.
Tooling & Shell: Comfortable using shell scripting and standard development tools to maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines.
Nice to Have
Experience with Linux containers, Docker, or Kubernetes.
Familiarity with OSTree (e.g., Fedora Silverblue, Red Hat CoreOS) and RPM packaging.
Knowledge of 5G network capabilities and their impact on data plane performance.
A deep understanding of the inner workings of Open Source and Free Software communities.
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