Senior Software Engineer, OpenShift Platform Integration - Cisco Isovalent

The application window is expected to close on October 16, 2025. However, the job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This position is available as remote in the Raleigh, NC / RTP metro area; U.S. East Coast locations may be considered, with preference for NC, DE, GA, FL, NH, RI, SC, VT

Isovalent, now part of Cisco, is the company founded by the creators of Cilium and eBPF. Cisco Isovalent builds open-source software and enterprise solutions solving networking, security, and observability needs for modern cloud native infrastructure. The flagship technology, Cilium, is the choice of numerous, industry-leading, global organizations.

Meet the Team

We believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that every employee contributes to our success, and we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission to deliver exceptional products and services.

Your Impact

Cisco Isovalent is seeking an accomplished Senior Software Engineer with expertise in architecture and delivery, Red Hat infrastructure, and operations. We invite you to apply and contribute to our mission of advancing networking and security within Kubernetes environments.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will

• Architect and Develop scalable solutions on Red Hat OpenShift
• Collaborate in code reviews, architectural discussions, customer support escalations
• Contribute to comprehensive technical documentation
• Implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline operations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related STEM field
• Experience in software architecture and delivery or consulting with similar responsibilities
• Experience with Red Hat infrastructure including Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, Linux and virtualization technologies
• Experience in Operations, including onboarding applications to the Cloud and implementing CI/CD pipelines
• Experience coding in at least one high-level programming language

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for writing high-quality code, maintainable code, especially automation and Kubernetes operators
• Golang / Go programming language preferred
• Prior contributions to open-source projects are highly valued

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