Open Source AI Intern - Build & Contribute in Open Tech

Red Hat; Waterford City Metropolitan District; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Hat's Open Source and AI Program Office (OSAIPO) in Ireland, Waterford, seeks an intern with an interest in open source software, AI, and cloud-native technologies to start in January 2027. You will support upstream AI projects, collaborating with engineers, community members, and cross-functional teams to advance the project and its ecosystem.

This paid, full-time internship will give you hands-on experience in an active open source community, help you develop technical and collaboration

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited university program in the Republic of Ireland for the full duration of the internship.
• Working knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Familiarity with Git and GitHub or similar source-code collaboration platforms.
• Interest in Linux, cloud-native technologies, artificial intelligence, or open source software.
• Basic understanding of software development practices such as testing, debugging, issue tracking, and version control.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a distributed, cross-functional, and fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies and contribute in an open-source environment.
• Prior participation in open source software projects is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in strategic upstream AI projects, community and technical activities, including meetings, discussions, issue tracking, and upstream collaboration.
• Work with OSAIPO community architects, Red Hat engineers and community contributors to understand project priorities, technical requirements, and opportunities for contribution.

Skills

English proficiency

Linux interest

Cloud-native technologies

Open source enthusiasm

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Curiosity and learning

Open source contributions

Tools

Git

GitHub

Job description

Red Hat's Open Source and AI Program Office (OSAIPO) in Ireland, Waterford, seeks an intern with an interest in open source software, AI, and cloud-native technologies to start in January 2027. You will support upstream AI projects, collaborating with engineers, community members, and cross-functional teams to advance the project and its ecosystem.

This paid, full-time internship will give you hands-on experience in an active open source community, help you develop technical and collaboration