Software Engineer for RHEL Upgrades

The RHEL Upgrades team is looking for a software engineer to join our team in Brno, Czechia, or remotely within Czechia, with occasional travel to Brno. In this role, you will be part of a team developing tools and solutions for automated upgrades of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating system. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in the low-level aspects of the Linux operating system and a passion for modernization and innovation. You will work closely with other Red Hat Linux engineering teams, open source communities, key partners, strategic customers, and product managers, while embracing Red Hat’s unique culture and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

What you will do

• Maintain and optimize the current generation of the in-place upgrade tooling

• Participate in the full development lifecycle, from design to release, including RPM packaging for Centos Stream and RHEL systems

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

• Create and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation

• Develop and validate prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve customer issues, working closely with all stakeholders

What you will bring

• Experience with Linux administration and a solid understanding of the Linux operating system

• Proficiency in Python programming language

• Expertise in using Git for version control

• Proactive, collaborative team player with effective problem-solving skills

• Competence in troubleshooting and debugging complex system issues

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools like Ansible

• Familiarity with software testing, including unit and integration tests

• Basic understanding of networking concepts and protocols

• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal

The following will be considered a plus

• Cloud Computing experience using at least one of the following Cloud infrastructures AWS, GCP, or Azure

• Previous code contributions to or participation in open source projects or code samples on GitHub. 

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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