Careers at Red Hat

The Red Hat Core-Services Engineering team is seeking a Software Engineer with C / C++ skills. If you have more experience with Python or Bash and you are interested in learning or improving your C/C++ skills this position will be the right challenge for you! This position is based in Brno.

In this role you will be in contact with upstream developers all over the world while integrating assigned components into the Fedora, CentOS Stream and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating systems. You will also have the opportunity to work with modern technologies like Linux containers, OpenStack, OpenShift, or Kubernetes; all alongside some of the brightest developers in the open source industry and your work will be visible worldwide. This role is a great opportunity to learn a wide range of technologies and operating system principles and thanks to the variety of tasks, it will be up to you what to work on each day. An example of our work on container images is visible at github.com/sclorg.

What will you do:

• Develop, troubleshoot and debug assigned components (e.g. Postgresql database) and container images in supported products (Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux)

• Collaborate with upstreams community members of the assigned projects, other development teams in Red Hat, and quality assurance team

• Identify system deficiencies, conduct technical research and analysis, and recommend solutions or fixes

• Take upstream projects and integrate them into the operating system using RPM technology

• Work across project and technology boundaries to create integrated solutions based on open source projects
   

What will you bring:

• C or C++ development experience, or experience with Linux-based operating system administration

• Good English communication skills, both written and verbal

• Desire to learn and solve various challenging problems

The following are considered a plus:

• Bash, Python knowledge is an advantage

• Solid understanding of operating system principles, including software packaging

• Experience with debugging application problems (for example with GNU gdb)

• Experience with Open Source development model

• Practical experience of SQL Databases or Linux containers is an advantage

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. 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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