About the job The Red Hat Experience Engineering (XE) team is looking for an "Associate Software Maintenance Engineer" position focused on Red Hat Enterprise Linux to join us. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on critical fixes for userspace and kernel components in stable update streams. You will make sure that our solutions fulfill the highest possible enterprise quality, performance, usability, and supportability criteria. You will gain a deep understanding of a variety of technologies from Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).To succeed in this role, you'll need to be detail focused and mindful of following secure coding standards as you'll be working on stable streams. You'll work with older streams that have their own specifics, requiring troubleshooting of potential problems. Some of the work may be automated, so previous experience and willingness to work with automation tooling could save you time. What you will do Work on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) updates and be responsible for the updates in the stable streamsBackport selected security and other bug fixes into the stable release streams and help with tracking of upstream patches for backportConfigure or backport tests, set up test environment, run tests, and verify fixes Help with the development of the tests and test frameworkHelp with development and integration efforts of the test environmentTroubleshoot any potential issues, collaborate with the engineering team on resolving themCollaborate with various teams (product engineering, quality engineering, program management, release engineering) in order to deliver updates in a timely manner and appropriate qualityParticipate in product engineering team meetings What you will bring Bachelor's or higher degree in computer science or a related engineering field, or relevant professional experienceInterest in open source software and developmentIntermediate knowledge of Linux and programming languages like C, C++, Python, Ruby, Ruby on RailsFamiliarity with scripting using Bash or Python, or bothGood C/C++ skillsExperience working with Git (cherry-picking, merging, rebasing, etc. )Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a global teamSolid written and verbal communication skills in EnglishPrior participation and active community member in open source software projects is a significant advantageCreative, motivated, and capable of working both independently and as part of a globally distributed team#LI-SH4 About Red Hat is the world's leading provider of enterprise software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates have the flexibility to choose the work environment that suits their needs from in-office to fully remote to office-flex. 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. Opportunities are open. Join us. Diversity, Equity & 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 diverse 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 of diversity 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.