Senior Software Engineer in Crypto (Smart Cards)
About the role
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 focuses on cryptographic back-end components such as OpenSSL, GnuTLS, and Network Security Services, as well as cryptographic protocols like TLS, SSH, and IPSEC.
This position is specifically focused on Smart Cards and their integration in the operating system. Smart cards are personal hardware cryptographic modules for storing cryptographic keys and securely handling operations using them. Your main focus will be on designing, developing, and testing features for existing smart card drivers in the OpenSC project, as well as implementing and testing future generations of Post Quantum Cryptography-capable Smart Cards.
Responsibilities
- 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 your 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.
Requirements
- 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 the Linux operating system and its development tools; any distribution is acceptable.
- Academic or engineering background in security engineering or cryptography.
- Familiarity with TLS/SSL, IPSec/IKE, or SSH protocols.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to join open source projects and contribute.
- Knowledge of Python.
- Experience and passion for AI-assisted development.
Red Hat will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $118,600.00 - $195,680.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity.
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.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Family planning reimbursement.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Transportation expense account.
- Employee assistance program.
About the Company
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.