High School Intern

Red River•Boston, MA

About The Position

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! 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. We’re the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source solutions—including Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes. We deliver hardened solutions that make it easier for enterprises to work across platforms and environments, from the core datacenter to the network edge. 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.

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
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