Open Source AI Intern (Waterford office, Ireland)

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

The Red Hat Open Source and AI Program Office (OSAIPO) team is looking for an intern with an interest in open source software, artificial intelligence, and cloud-native technologies to join us in Ireland, Waterford, starting in January 2027.

In this role, you will support Red Hat’s participation in and contribution to strategic upstream AI projects, working with engineers, community members, and cross-functional teams to help advance an open source project and its ecosystem.

You’ll contribute to technical and community activities, help research and document project capabilities, and support collaboration with upstream contributors and strategic partners.

This internship will give you the opportunity to gain practical experience working in an open source community, develop your technical and collaboration skills, and gain insight into how a major open source technology project is developed and governed.

At Red Hat, you’ll work in an environment that welcomes diverse perspectives, values great ideas, and empowers individuals to contribute meaningfully.

Freedom and courage are two of our core values — which means you’ll have the space to take risks, explore the unknown, and grow your strengths.

But being a Red Hatter is not just about bravery; it’s also about commitment and follow-through.

Red Hat’s Intern Program is a collaborative effort between the Emerging Talent team and our intern managers.

The program is designed to offer a meaningful and well-rounded experience — combining professional development, networking opportunities, social engagement, and impactful work.

This is a paid, full-time internship.

What you will do:

• 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.
• Research emerging technologies and use cases relevant to strategic upstream AI projects and help communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Help track project activity, contributions, issues, and community engagement.
• Support the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, presentations, and community materials.
• Engage with open source communities and learn established practices for collaborative software development.

What you will bring:

• You must be enrolled in an accredited university program in the Republic of Ireland during the full duration of the internship and must be able to join us full-time from January to August 2027
• 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.

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. 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.

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