Red Hat Careers: Software...

codingcircle; Pune District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 502,200 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Hat is seeking an Software Engineering Intern to contribute to real projects in Pune or Bangalore. You will work under a mentor on code design, development, and feature delivery, gaining hands-on experience in Python and Golang while ensuring product quality.

The role targets final-year CS/IT students, with English proficiency, visa-free work authorization in India, and a curiosity-driven mindset. Onsite employment with potential for future full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing final year of a bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, or equivalent.
• Strong written and spoken English skills.
• Basic knowledge and passion for software engineering with Python or Golang.

Responsibilities

• Code design and development with mentorship in Python or Golang.
• Deliver product features and debug issues in enterprise products.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams throughout the product cycle.
• Network with fellow interns and contribute to open projects.

Skills

Python

Golang

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent

Job description

Red Hat Careers: Software Engineering Intern (Pune & Bangalore) | Job ID R-058560

Red Hat Bangalore Full-time Fresher Not Disclosed Posted 5 days ago

Red Hat
Job Title Software Engineering Intern
Job Requisition ID R-058560
Remote Type Onsite
Time Type Full time
Posted On Posted Today
Target Audience Final-year students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, or equivalent discipline
Visa Sponsorship Red Hat will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position
Locations Pune – Tower 6; Bangalore – Carina

About the Job

At Red Hat, our interns are an integral part of the team. They don't get relegated to busywork or unimportant tasks, but participate in the day-to-day work and are active contributors to their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Code Design & Development: Work closely with your mentor to design, develop, and maintain code in Python, Golang, or similar programming languages.
• Product Feature Delivery & Debugging: Add new features, debug, identify, and track issues in Red Hat enterprise products (RHEL, OpenShift, or other platforms).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with wider team members and other departments such as Quality Engineering, Designers, Product Management, or Documentation teams throughout the entire product cycle.
• Professional Networking: Network with other talented interns in a workplace where you can be yourself and thrive.

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

Requirements

• Education: Currently pursuing the final year of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent discipline.
• Language Proficiency: Working knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Core Technical Knowledge: Basic knowledge of and passion for Software Engineering; basic knowledge and willingness to use Python, Golang, or similar programming languages.
• Mindset & Soft Skills: Passion, curiosity, and a desire to create new things and examine how systems work internally. Willingness to learn and proactively work as part of a wider international team.
• Work Authorization: Must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. (Red Hat will not provide visa sponsorship for this role).

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.

Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)

Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Red Hat and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.

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Extra Value Additions & Career Insights

Salary & Stipend Expectations

Red Hat provides competitive internship stipends for engineering talent in India. For Software Engineering Interns stationed onsite in Pune or Bangalore, market data indicates monthly stipends typically range between ₹45,000 to ₹75,000 INR per month, alongside mentorship, technical certification access, and potential conversion opportunities to full-time Associate Software Engineer roles based on performance.

Selection & Recruitment Workflow

The hiring process for Red Hat’s Global Engineering internship cohort generally moves through these key phases over 3 to 5 weeks:

• Resume Screening & Final-Year Graduation Verification
• Online Coding Assessment (Focusing on Python, Golang, or C++/Java Logic & Data Structures)
• Technical Panel Interview (Algorithms, Open Source Fundamentals, Linux/OS concepts)
• Managerial & Culture Fit Interview (Open source principles, collaboration, curiosity)

Interview Preparation Tips

• Brush Up on Linux & Systems Fundamentals: Gain a strong understanding of command-line tools, process management, shell scripting, and basic Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) concepts.
• Demonstrate Open Source Passion: Highlight any contributions to open‑source repositories on GitHub, participation in developer communities, or personal software builds.
• Focus on Python or Golang: Be prepared to write clean code, solve core data structure problems, and discuss memory management or concurrency constructs (especially if using Go).

Resume Optimization Tips

• Specify Your Graduation Date: Clearly list your degree, major, and expected graduation month/year to verify final-year eligibility.
• Feature GitHub & Open Source Work: Provide direct links to your GitHub profile or specific open‑source pull requests.
• Highlight Cloud & Container Exposure: Explicitly mention any hands‑on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, or microservices architecture.

Key Words for Resume

To optimize your resume for Red Hat’s applicant tracking system (ATS) and technical recruiters, integrate these target keywords into your technical skills section and project experience:

Technical & Engineering Keywords

• Software Engineering Intern
• Python Programming / Golang (Go)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• OpenShift & Kubernetes
• Ansible & Automation
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP)
• REST APIs & Microservices
• Debugging, Issue Tracking & Feature Development
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) / Agile

Open Source & Collaboration Keywords

• Git / GitHub Version Control
• Open Source Contributions
• Quality Engineering & Unit Testing
• Cross‑functional Collaboration
• Technical Documentation
• Problem Solving & Curiosity
• System Performance & Maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who is eligible to apply for Red Hat Job Requisition ID R-058560?

Students currently in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent discipline with legal authorization to work in India without requiring visa sponsorship.

2. Where are the internship locations situated?

The position is an Onsite role located at Red Hat offices in either Pune (Tower 6) or Bangalore (Carina).

3. What programming languages are primarily used in this internship?

Mentors and interns primarily work with Python or Golang, along with technologies like Java, JavaScript, Ansible, OpenShift, and RHEL.

4. Does Red Hat provide visa sponsorship for this internship?

No. The job specification explicitly states that Red Hat will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

5. Is this a busywork or project‑based internship?

Red Hat interns work as active contributors within Global Engineering teams, collaborating directly with senior mentors on real‑world enterprise products like OpenShift, RHEL, and AI initiatives.