Andy Price

@andyprice
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Senior software engineer, gfs2 file system at Red Hat, serial hobbyist, cat parent, gardener, casual gamer, humanist. Views are my own.

Once gave a talk showing that crochet is programming.

Inventor of the word "filey-go-round" 💾

LocationWales, UK
Linkhttps://andyp.fedorapeople.org
PronounsHe/him
Posting styleWhimsical, Nerdy

Are you in the US and want to work on Smartcards? My employer has a position available: https://redhat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/jobs/job/Senior-Software-Engineer-in-Crypto--Smart-Cards-_R-056859

(It says Raleigh, but in the likely event that we can't find anybody around there, remote will be considered.)

#GetFediHired #FediHire #RedHat

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 over the world to bring features on existing components. This is an ideal position for engineers interested in contributing to open source projects, and developing cryptographic software to be used by millions of users and applications. This position is intended to be specially focused on the area around Smart Cards and their integration in the operating system. Smart cards are personal hardware (physical) cryptographic modules for storing cryptographic keys and for handling operations using them securely. As a Senior Software Engineer, your main focus will be on assisting the design, development, testing to bring features on existing smart card drivers in OpenSC project as well as implementing and testing future generations of Post Quantum Cryptography capable Smart Cards. What you will do 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 their 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 What you will have 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 The following will be considered a plus: Demonstrated ability to join open source projects and contribute Knowledge of Python Experience and passion in regards the AI-assisted development #LI-EK1 The salary range for this position is $118,600.00 - $195,680.00. 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 [email protected]. General inquiries, such as those regarding the status of a job application, will not receive a reply. We’re the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source solutions—including Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes. We deliver hardened solutions that make it easier for enterprises to work across platforms and environments, from the core datacenter to the network edge. 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.

Big news! We've partnered with Flipper to build an open Linux platform for the Flipper One, powered by the Rockchip RK3576. Hardware hackers, this one's for you! 🛠️

https://www.collabora.com/news-and-blog/news-and-events/collabora-flipper-opening-up-the-rk3576.html

#Linux #OpenSource #EmbeddedLinux #RK3576 #Rockchip #HardwareHacking #FlipperOne #FOSS

Collabora + Flipper: Opening up the RK3576

Collabora has partnered with Flipper Devices to build the Flipper One, based on the RK3576.

Collabora | Open Source Consulting

Isn't it just weird that Mastodon still reports errors by popping up an unintelligible (for most people) http error code?

In other news, high rate of 503 errors on .social today...

MNA133251 | National Trust Heritage Records

Important cave with wide mouth and deep sediments facing south- west. Several excavational finds including bones of several animals (now in the British Museum) and an Iron Age bowl indicate occasional domestic occupation of the cave.

Wow some terrible reporting about Google's latest horrible ideas about how to distort information access in the name of "convenience" (or something):

https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/19/google-search-as-you-know-it-is-over/

A short thread
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Google Search as you know it is over | TechCrunch

Google is transforming Search from a list of links into an AI-powered experience filled with conversational answers, autonomous agents, and interactive interfaces — a shift that could further reduce traffic to publishers across the web.

TechCrunch
Ham and cambozola sammich for lunch. A very good combination of flavours.

How were { } curly braces typed with a Teletype Model 33 on UNIX? These characters are especially important for C, but absent on this terminal. This is a tour of the coevolution of UNIX and C, from this perspective, featuring “hello, world” through the ages.

https://thalia.dev/blog/unix-braces/

#unix #retrocomputing #vintagecomputing

Curly braces: An evolution of UNIX and C

Research, writing, and software history

Thalia Archibald’s blog
Has anyone used Mastodon's new "Collections" feature? I guess it's probably only enabled on instances running nightly builds so far but I haven't seen any collections being shared yet.

This is your regularly scheduled and apparently necessary reminder that SteamOS is Linux.

SteamOS is built from Arch Linux.

The Steam Deck runs Linux. So will the Steam Machine and Steam Frame.

Sir Wobbles occupying the dog bed. “Yeah, this is much more spacious than the cat bed. I approve.” #Catsofmastodon