TL;DR — The LFN Mentorship Program focuses on open-source networking projects like ONAP, OPNFV, and OpenDaylight. It’s part of the broader LFX Mentorship ecosystem with similar stipends and structure, but specialized for networking and telecom infrastructure.
What is LFN Mentorship?
The Linux Foundation Networking (LFN) Mentorship Program connects developers with open-source networking and telecom projects. It’s ideal for developers interested in:
- Software-defined networking (SDN)
- Network function virtualization (NFV)
- 5G and telecom infrastructure
- Cloud-native networking
- Network automation and orchestration
Key Projects
| Project | Description |
|---|
| ONAP | Open Network Automation Platform — orchestration for telecom |
| OpenDaylight | SDN controller platform |
| FD.io | Fast data input/output — high-performance networking |
| Tungsten Fabric | Multi-cloud networking platform |
| Anuket | Reference architecture for NFV infrastructure |
Program Structure
| Aspect | Details |
|---|
| Duration | 12 weeks (full-time) or 24 weeks (part-time) |
| Format | Fully remote |
| Stipend | 3,000–6,600 USD (PPP-based, same as LFX) |
| Platform | Hosted on LFX Mentorship portal |
How to Apply
- Browse LFN mentorship projects on the LFX Mentorship portal
- Filter by networking-related projects
- Follow the standard LFX application process (see LFX Mentorship page for details)
Who Should Apply?
This program is particularly good for:
- Computer science students interested in networking
- Developers working on or learning about cloud infrastructure
- Anyone interested in telecom and 5G technologies
- Developers who want to work on high-performance, low-latency systems
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