At Red Hat, our trainees  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. 

We are currently looking for Software Engineering trainees to join us in Pune, India. You  will work closely with a senior mentor to gain technical knowledge and experience in your field, and cooperate with a broader international team both locally and globally. 

In this role, you will work in an environment where diverse perspectives are invited, the best ideas are valued, and people feel empowered to contribute. Freedom and courage are two of our core values, which is why you can practice taking risks and exploring the unknown and developing strengths. Yet being a Red Hatter isn't just about being brave; it's also about demonstrating commitment and sticking to it.

The focus for Red Hat's Apprenticeship Program is a dual partnership between the Emerging Talent Team, and our trainee managers. We can offer you professional development, social engagement and networking, performance and development, and meaningful work throughout your time at Red Hat. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with your mentor to design, develop, and maintain code in Python, Golang or similar programming language

• Add new features, debug, identify, and track issues in Red Hat products (RHEL, OpenShift or other)

• Collaborate with the wider team members and other departments such as Quality Engineering, Designers, Product Management or Documentation team throughout the product cycle

• Network with other talented interns in an inclusive and diverse workplace where you can be yourself and thrive

What you will bring:

• Working knowledge of written and spoken English

• Basic knowledge and willingness to use Python, Golang or similar programming language

• Passion, curiosity, and desire to create new things and examine how things work internally

• Willingness to learn and proactively work as a part of a wider team  

• Able to commit 6-month program duration from. June - December 2025

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.

Diversity, Equity & 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 diverse 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 of diversity that compose our global village.

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