Software Engineering Full-Stack Intern - GenAI Studio (Waterford office, Ireland)

Red Hat; Waterford City Metropolitan District; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Hat in Waterford is seeking a highly motivated student for a paid, full-time internship based in the Waterford office. The role offers flexible working hours and starts January 2027, providing hands-on experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and full-stack development across backend and frontend spans.

You will work with REST APIs, contribute to upstream open source projects, write automated tests, and build frontend features in React/TypeScript as needed.

Qualifications

• Written and spoken English proficiency required.
• Some programming experience (TypeScript, Python, Go, or similar).
• Interest in learning containers, Kubernetes, and cloud-native development.
• Comfort using the command line.
• Interest in learning new technologies and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Work with OpenShift/Kubernetes resources backing GenAI Studio Build and test backend integrations, including REST API consumption, MCP server connectivity, and model serving endpoints.
• Debug issues across the stack from cluster-level resource problems to frontend rendering.
• Write and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, e2e).
• Contribute to upstream open source development on GitHub: PRs, code reviews, issue triage.
• Build frontend features in React/TypeScript when needed.
• Participate in team ceremonies: daily standups, weekly 360 team syncs, release planning.

Skills

English proficiency

TypeScript

Python

Go

React

Kubernetes

Docker

OpenShift

REST APIs

Git

Cloud platforms

Command line

Tools

Docker/Podman

Kubernetes/OpenShift

REST APIs

React

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

The Red Hat Software Engineering team is looking for a highly motivated student who can join us in the Waterford office and who wants to gain hands‑on experience with open source and Red Hat products in a full stack capacity. In this role, you will work in an environment where diverse perspectives are invited, the best ideas are valued, and people feel empowered to contribute. Freedom and courage are two of our core values, which is why you’ll need to be comfortable taking risks and exploring the unknown. But being a Red Hatter isn't just about being brave, it's also about demonstrating commitment and sticking to it. 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. RedHat’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 based in the Waterford office, with flexible working hours. The expected start date is January 2027.

What you will do:

• Work with OpenShift/Kubernetes resources (custom resources, operators, API routes) that back the GenAI Studio Build and test backend integrations, including REST API consumption, MCP server connectivity, and model serving endpoints
• Debug issues across the stack, from cluster-level resource problems to frontend rendering
• Write and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, e2e)
• Contribute to upstream open source development on GitHub: PRs, code reviews, issue triage
• Build frontend features in React/TypeScript when needed
• Participate in team ceremonies: daily standups, weekly 360 team syncs, release planning

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 till August 2027
• Working knowledge of written and spoken English
• Some programming experience (TypeScript, Python, Go, or similar)
• Interest in learning containers, Kubernetes, and cloud‑native development
• Comfort using the command line
• Interest in learning new technologies and problem‑solving

The following are considered a plus: Hands‑on experience with containers (Docker/Podman) or Kubernetes/OpenShift Familiarity with REST APIs and how services communicate Exposure to React or a similar frontend framework Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

About RedHat

RedHat 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. RedHatter’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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