Software Engineering Intern - Agent Operations (Waterford/Dublin office, Ireland)

Red Hat; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Flexible working hours

Office in Waterford or Dublin

Job summary

Red Hat is hiring a Software Engineer Intern in Ireland to work on AI agent orchestration infrastructure, including OpenShell, Kubernetes, and OpenShift. The role includes learning from engineers, collaborating in an agile team, and contributing to open-source projects during a paid, full-time internship starting January 2027.

You will work in Waterford or Dublin with flexible hours, gain hands-on experience in cloud-native infrastructure, AI tooling, and security, and present learnings at Lunch

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in accredited university program in Republic of Ireland during full duration of internship.
• Willingness to learn and grow in AI, cloud-native infra, and security.
• Experience with scripting languages and version control (Git).

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering tasks under guidance from experienced engineers.
• Join an agile development team (scrum/kanban).
• Collaborate with engineers to deliver solutions.
• Troubleshoot issues and improve code quality.
• Contribute to open-source projects and community.

Skills

Python

Git usage

Scripting

Linux

Education

Enrollment in accredited university program

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Containerisation

Job description

Are you ready to join a game-changing open-source AI platform that harnesses the power of hybrid cloud to drive innovation?

The Agent Operations team within Red Hat AI (RHAI) is looking for a Software Engineer Intern to join us in Ireland. Our team builds the infrastructure that allows AI agents to run securely and reliably on Kubernetes and OpenShift, including the OpenShell project, an open-source platform for agent orchestration, identity, and sandboxing. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of AI, cloud-native infrastructure, and security, contributing to technology that defines how autonomous agents are deployed, governed, and trusted in production.

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 based in the Waterford or Dublin office, with flexible working hours. The expected start date is January 2027.

What You Will Do

• Perform engineering tasks under the direction of an experienced engineer
• Become an active member of an agile development team, both scrum and kanban
• Learn to collaborate and innovate with other engineers in your team
• Troubleshoot technical issues and help deliver creative solutions
• Work both on your own, remotely, and collaboratively with others in your team
• Help mentor a transition year student, transferring your learned skills to the younger students
• Contribute to the open-source community
• Present a topic, not always technical, to the Cloud Services team at one or more of our Lunch & Learn events
• Proactively utilize AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) for code generation, auto-completion, and intelligent suggestions to accelerate development cycles and enhance code quality.

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
• Growth mindset; willingness to learn and challenge yourself
• Ability to give and receive feedback in a meaningful manner
• Passion for problem-solving and debugging technical issues
• Some working knowledge/understanding of Git usage and workflows (Git workshops are provided for all interns when they join).
• A good understanding of scripting and programming with languages such Python, Golang, Rust
• A basic understanding or knowledge of Linux operating systems
• Some understanding of configuration management, automation tools, and containerisation technologies.
• Active online presence (e.g. GitHub) with interest in community development is a plus.

Due to the limited number of internship opportunities and the high volume of applications, we may not be able to speak with every candidate. To maximize your chances of moving forward in the process, please ensure your CV clearly outlines your education, relevant projects (link to your git.hub account), and extracurricular activities.

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.

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