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About the Job

The Security Technologies crypto team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer who is a technical leader, creative and committed to delivering quality software. Our team is focused on cryptographic back-end components such as OpenSSL, GnuTLS and Network Security Services as well as cryptographic protocols like TLS, SSH and IPSEC. As a Senior Software Engineer, your main focus will be on designing, developing, testing and collaborating with other contributors over the world to bring features on existing components. This is an ideal position for engineers interested in contributing to open source projects, and developing cryptographic software to be used by millions of users and applications. This position is intended to be specially focused on the area around Smart Cards and their integration in the operating system. Smart cards are personal hardware (physical) cryptographic modules for storing cryptographic keys and for handling operations using them securely. As a Senior Software Engineer, your main focus will be on assisting the design, development, testing to bring features on existing smart card drivers in OpenSC project as well as implementing and testing future generations of Post Quantum Cryptography capable Smart Cards.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of software solutions for a Smart Cards subsystem, own the quality of their code and contribute to testing frameworks.

• Participate in the whole development cycle from requirements gathering, scoping, source code development to testing and verification

• Design and implement new features in cryptographic back-ends

• Improve and simplify crypto libraries API to reduce misuse

• Actively contribute to Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux development

• Communicate and collaborate with developers and teams inside and outside Red Hat

• Influence the technical direction of their team and adjacent teams by building consensus in broader discussions with internal customers or through active participation in external communities

• Mentor and coach other engineers, share expertise by producing comprehensive design documents, writing blog posts, and mentoring others on documentation and communication best practices

What you will have

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with a primary focus on cryptography

• C / Rust programming experience; professional or academic experience is required

• Knowledge of Linux operating system and its development tools; any distribution is OK

• Academic or engineering background in security engineering or cryptography

• Familiarity with TLS/SSL, IPSec/IKE or SSH protocol.

• Knowledge of PKCS#11 or PKIX technologies

• Familiarity with the use of crypto libraries like OpenSSL, GnuTLS or NSS

• Knowledge and proven experience in crypto algorithm or protocol implementations

The following will be considered a plus:

• Demonstrated ability to join open source projects and contribute

• Knowledge of Python

• Experience and passion in regards the AI-assisted development

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Red Hat will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The salary range for this position is $118,600.00 - $195,680.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.

Pay Transparency

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.

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.

Benefits
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.

Inclusion at Red Hat
Red Hat's culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.

Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)
Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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