Open Source AI Intern — Remote, Paid, Hands-on in Open Tech

Red Hat; Waterford; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Hat is seeking an intern in Ireland, Waterford, starting January 2027 to support upstream AI projects and open source collaboration. You will work with engineers and community members to research, document, and communicate project capabilities while gaining practical experience in an open source environment.

The internship is paid and full-time, offering exposure to cloud-native technologies and cross-functional teamwork within Red Hat's Open Source AI Program Office.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university program in the Republic of Ireland.
• Available to join full-time January–August 2027.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Familiar with Git/GitHub or similar platforms.
• Interest in open source, AI, cloud-native tech.

Responsibilities

• Participate in strategic upstream AI projects and community activities.
• Collaborate with Red Hat engineers and contributors to understand priorities.
• Research emerging technologies and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Track project activity and community engagement.
• Help create and maintain technical documentation and materials.
• Engage with open source communities and learn best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

University student in Republic of Ireland

Tools

Git & GitHub

Job description

Red Hat is seeking an intern in Ireland, Waterford, starting January 2027 to support upstream AI projects and open source collaboration. You will work with engineers and community members to research, document, and communicate project capabilities while gaining practical experience in an open source environment.

The internship is paid and full-time, offering exposure to cloud-native technologies and cross-functional teamwork within Red Hat's Open Source AI Program Office.