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

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

Job summary

Red Hat's Agent Operations team within RHAI is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join us in Ireland. You will help build infrastructure that runs AI agents on Kubernetes and OpenShift, contributing to secure and reliable deployments.

This paid, full-time internship is based in Waterford or Dublin, starting January 2027, with flexible working hours. You will collaborate with engineers, mentor a transition year student, and contribute to open-source projects.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Irish university for the full duration of the internship (Jan–Aug 2027).
• Strong written and spoken English skills.
• Growth mindset with willingness to learn and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering tasks under the direction of an experienced engineer.
• Be an active member of an agile development team (scrum and kanban).
• Learn to collaborate and innovate with other engineers in your team.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and help deliver creative solutions.
• Work both independently and with the team, remotely or in person.
• Mentor a transition year student and share learned skills.
• Contribute to the open-source community.
• Present topics at Lunch & Learn events to Cloud Services team.
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) to accelerate development and improve code quality.

Skills

Python

Golang

Rust

Git

Tools

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Hybrid Waterford City Dublin - MSO Full time R-

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.

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. At Red Hat, our commitment to open source extends beyond technology into virtually everything we do. We collaborate and share ideas, create inclusive communities, and welcome diverse perspectives from all Red Hatters, no matter their role. It's what makes us who we are. Some of the most knowledgeable and passionate people in the technology industry work here. Whether we're building software, championing our products, or training new associates, we're collaborating openly to make a difference in the world of open source and beyond.

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