About the Job

Red Hat’s Kernel Linux Engineering team is looking for a Lab Engineer to join our Billerica, MA location and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux deployments. In this role, you will work on Linux kernel and hardware development for servers and client systems. You will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and administering x86 hardware, performing firmware and hardware upgrades, and collaborating with engineering teams, vendors, and the open source community. This role is ideal for anyone interested in lab and data center operations working with Linux and open source technologies.

What You Will Do

Maintain and administer x86 hardware, including configuration changes

Upgrade firmware and hardware within the data center

Coordinate with hardware vendors on timelines for new hardware arrivals

Perform other administrative tasks related to labs, including decommissioning and e-waste handling

Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Engineering, Product Management, Documentation, and product build teams

Assist with network troubleshooting and triaging

Organize and facilitate capacity planning activities, including hardware deliveries and rack configurations

Respond to engineering requests via ticket systems

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for AI integration within the software development lifecycle, driving continuous improvement and innovation in engineering practices; share use cases for successful experiments with stakeholders for broader use.

Contribute to a positive team environment and have fun
 

What You Will Bring

Expertise in hardware bring-up and working with hardware prototypes

Familiarity with x86 systems and their ecosystems

Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams

Ability to work independently in a small team environment

Willingness to work in a hybrid setting in Billerica, MA, including a data center environment

Strong organizational skills to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks
 

The Following Are Considered a Plus

Knowledge of Git and upstream Linux kernel patch posting procedures, or experience with upstream development

Experience working with chip manufacturers
Knowledge of U-Boot or UEFI

Familiarity with networking concepts like DNS/DHCP and VLAN/subnetting

Knowledge of Ansible

Experience with containers (Podman, Docker) and virtual machines

Knowledge of at least one low-level language: C, C++, or Rust

Knowledge of at least one scripting language: Bash or Python

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The salary range for this position is $86,640.00 - $138,500.00. 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)
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