High School Intern

Job Summary

Red Hat's High School Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for rising high school juniors and seniors to gain professional development, network, and acquire meaningful work experience in a dynamic, open-source-driven environment. 

This 4-week internship is centered around a themed, team-based project aligned to real business priorities. Interns will collaborate with peers to research, analyze, and develop solutions that support Red Hat business functions.

Throughout the program, participants will build technical and professional skills while gaining exposure to how cross-functional teams contribute to Red Hat’s mission.

Join us for a chance to grow and make an impact at Red Hat!

Program Dates

July 6 - July 31, 2026

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be available the entire 4 weeks of the program (35 hours/week); absences for vacations or other non-emergency travel are not permitted

• COMPLETE all required application materials, including the supplemental questions by the deadline

• Be at least 16 years old and reside in the Boston or Raleigh area

• Be a rising junior or senior for the 2026-2027 academic school year

• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and be in good academic standing

• Have no disciplinary actions that would restrict participation, in accordance with school policies

• Be able to arrange reliable transportation to and from the Red Hat office for the duration of the program

Required Skills

• Motivated with strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration

• Willingness to learn about Red Hat’s business, culture, and strategy

• Ability to think creatively and approach challenges with curiosity

• Bring a positive attitude and enthusiasm to the team 

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.