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Red Hat · Onsite · Lowell

The Red Hat Identity Management (IdM) Engineering team seeks a Software Engineer to help us deliver on the next generation of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) product functionalities within Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and the Red Hat Certificate System as well as contributing to open-source projects like Dogtag PKI in Lowell , MA. As a 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 or bootstrap new ones. This is an ideal position for engineers interested in contributing to open source projects, and services for enterprise & public sector critical infrastructure.

What you will do:

  • Development of high-quality PKI solutions, 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
  • Practice defensive programming to deliver stable and high-quality software for Red Hat customers and upstream communities.
  • Communicate and collaborate with developers and teams inside and outside Red Hat

What you will bring:


  • Java and/or Rust programming experience; professional or academic experience is required AND the ability to work Hybrid in Lowell, Massachusetts.
  • Knowledge of Linux operating system and its development tools; any distribution is OK
  • Experience with PKI, cryptography, and general system and software security technologies
  • Experience using AI agents to accelerate development efforts.
  • Good written and verbal communication in English.

The following will be considered a plus

  • Experience with an autonomous agentic software defined lifecycle
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies (e.g. Scrum, JIRA)
  • Experience with Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages
  • Experience with software testing, CI/CD, and related frameworks
  • Experience with package maintenance on Fedora/RHEL
  • Experience with hybrid cloud systems or frameworks (e.g., OpenShift, AWS, Microsoft Azure)

The salary range for this position is $110,940.00 - $177,280.00. 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.


Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Red Hat and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.

Red Hat supports individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations to job applicants. If you need assistance completing our online job application, email application-assistance@redhat.com. General inquiries, such as those regarding the status of a job application, will not receive a reply. 

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How this Software Engineer salary compares

This role pays $144,110/yr — in line with the typical range for Software Engineer roles.

$97,638 median $172,500 $260,000

Typical range $132,747–$216,000/yr, from 10,788 comparable Software Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Software Engineer salary insights →

About Red Hat

At Red Hat, our commitment to open source extends beyond technology into virtually everything we do. We collaborate and share ideas, create inclusive communities, and welcome diverse perspectives from all Red Hatters, no matter their role. It’s what makes us who we are. Some of the most knowledgeable and passionate people in the technology industry work here. Whether we’re building software, championing our products, or training new associates, we’re collaborating openly to make a difference in the world of open source and beyond.

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