Senior Software Engineer - Red Hat Openstack Engineering

We are looking for a security focused software engineer who is eager to tackle the evolving landscape of digital trust. You will lead the integration of quantum-resistant algorithms into core OpenStack services, ensuring high availability and backward compatibility. By contributing to both internal projects and the broader Open Infrastructure community, you will help establish Red Hat as a leader in secure cloud computing and provide our enterprise clients with the peace of mind that their data is secured against future cryptographic breakthroughs.

What you will do:

• Analyze OpenStack components for cryptographic dependencies and migration paths to PQC algorithms.
• Contribute code upstream to OpenStack projects; adhere to open source community guidelines and Red Hat's upstream-first policy.
• Collaborate with the security and cryptography teams to implement PQC standards across Openstack.
• Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions.

• Experience: 5 years of experience in software engineering.
• Technical: Proficiency in Python (OpenStack's primary language), Go, and C/C++.
• Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of cryptography standards (TLS, x.509, NIST PQC algorithms).
• AI/ML: Leverage and Utilize AI Tools: Identifies and resolves moderately complex issues by implementing AI-powered agents to automate non-routine workflows and enhance existing team processes.
• Platform: Experience with Linux operating system internals and virtualization.

Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat's compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience., ? 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.

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