Senior Software Engineer in Crypto; Smart Cards

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 around the world to bring features to existing components.

This role is specially focused on Smart Cards and their integration in the operating system, where smart cards are personal hardware cryptographic modules for storing keys and handling operations securely. You will assist in the design, development, testing, and future generations of Post Quantum Cryptography capable Smart Cards.

• 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 the 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.

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to join open source projects and contribute.
• Knowledge of Python.
• Experience and passion regarding AI‑assisted development.

The salary range for this position is $ - $. 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.

• 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!

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