Software Engineering Internship- OpenShift Observability (Waterford office, Ireland)

Red Hat, Inc.; Waterford; Hybrid; EUR 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Hat, Inc. in Waterford is offering a paid, full-time internship focused on cloud native monitoring, logging and tracing for large Kubernetes fleets.

You will contribute to RHACM Observability and RHOBS, while engaging with Product Management to understand customer-facing product and managed service operations. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a university program in Ireland, have Golang and Kubernetes familiarity, and can work full-time from January to August 2027 in Waterford with flexible

Qualifications

• You must be 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 is required.
• First experience with Golang and Kubernetes is expected.
• Familiarity with CI infrastructure is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; additional OSS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the RHACM Observability product development.
• Participate in RHOBS managed service operations and development.
• Work closely with Product Management.

Skills

Golang

Kubernetes

CI/CD

English

Fast-paced work

Education

University program in Ireland

Tools

CI infrastructure

Job description

The Red Hat Multi-Cluster Observability team is looking for an Intern interested in cloud native monitoring, logging and tracing technologies for large fleets of Kubernetes clusters to join us in Waterford. In this role, you will contribute to the observability components of Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management (RHACM) and to our internal Red Hat Observability Service (RHOBS). As an Intern, you’ll also engage with Product Management and learn about both, how we build a customer-facing product for self-hosted use cases and how we run a high-scale managed service. This long-term internship will give you the opportunity to gain experience in real software product development and to understand aspects of software operations and site reliability engineering.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 office, with flexible working hours. The expected start date is January 2027.****What you will do:***** Contribute to the RHACM Observability product development* Participate in RHOBS managed service operations and development* Work closely with Product Management****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* First experience with Golang and Kubernetes* Familiarity with continuous integration (CI) infrastructure* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment* Any additional experience (e.g., Prior participation in open source software projects)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.