Senior Software Engineer

Posted 27 Days Ago
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Boston, MA, USA
In-Office
140K-225K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Software • Consulting • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) • Automation
Creating better technology the open source way
The Role
Develop and maintain automated quality assurance tools, test plans, scripts, and procedures for software running on hardware accelerators. Investigate defects, conduct probe testing, track issues in Jira, collaborate with developers and customers, and coordinate bug fixes. Ensure release readiness, maintain test coverage for CVEs and updates, and support upstream open-source contributions using Python, Bash, GitHub/GitLab automation, containers, and DevOps practices.
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*Telecommuting permitted: work may be performed within normal commuting distance from the Red Hat, LLC office in Boston, MA.

Modify existing software to correct errors or to adapt the software to new accelerator toolkit or version requirements. Identify and document software defects through rigorous program analysis and historical result tracking and ensure all issues are logged in a bug tracking system and reported to developers to maintain clear visibility on product health.

What You Will Do:

  • Ensure all issues are logged in Jira and reported to developers to maintain clear visibility on product health.
  • Conduct probe testing across various hardware accelerators to ensure the packages can build and inference as expected.
  • Investigate complex technical issues referred by support teams and collaborate directly with field staff or customers to diagnose problems.
  • Develop and maintain specialized testing programs that address complex scenarios for upstream packages and their functionality on accelerated hardware.
  • Design automated scripts and tools that ensure the software remains stable across various hardware environments.
  • Document the automation and process in Jira and Gitlab.
  • Work with software developers to build and implement bug fixes or coordinate fix with developers.
  • Design comprehensive test plans, scripts, and procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with industry standards.
  • Strategically plan test schedules in accordance with project scopes and delivery dates to guarantee release readiness.
  • Maintain currency with test scripts in regards to CVEs, bugs, and other required updates/features.
  • Design automated testing tools to test software performance.

What You Will Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field and five (5) years of experience in the job offered or related role.
  • Must have five (5) years of experience with: Python, requirement analysis, traceability matrix development, and end-to-end quality assurance; and scripting and creating automation using Python and Bash.
  • Must have three (3) years of experience with automation in GitHub/GitLab.
  • Must have two (2) years of experience with: container technologies; and DevOps methodologies, scrum and tools.
  • Must have one (1) year of experience contributing and collaborating with upstream open-source communities, focusing on code contributions, reviews, and alignment with community standards.
     

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The salary range for this position is $139,797 - $225,090/year. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.

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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.

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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. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Five years of experience in the job offered or a related role
  • Five years of experience with Python
  • Five years of experience with requirements analysis
  • Five years of experience with traceability matrix development
  • Five years of experience with end-to-end quality assurance
  • Five years of experience scripting and creating automation using Python and Bash
  • Three years of experience with automation in GitHub or GitLab
  • Two years of experience with container technologies
  • Two years of experience with DevOps methodologies, Scrum, and related tools
  • One year of experience contributing to and collaborating with upstream open-source communities, including code contributions and reviews

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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Red Hat and has not been reviewed or approved by Red Hat.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision along with life and disability coverage. Access to HSA/FSA options and broadly positive reception of health benefits support the view that healthcare is a core strength.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as generous, with substantial PTO for new hires plus additional recharge days and an end-of-year shutdown for many non-critical roles. Paid volunteer time, holidays, sick days, and supportive expectations around taking time off reinforce the breadth of leave benefits.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — The rewards package includes performance bonuses and a recurring quarterly bonus program tied to company and individual performance. Availability of ESPP participation further adds to incentive pathways beyond base pay.

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