Job Summary:

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. 

We are currently looking for Software Engineering interns to join us in Brno, Czech Republic. 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. 

You will be part of a cohort of interns and have the opportunity to work on multiple projects within Global Engineering while also receiving learning and curriculum on different technologies. These projects and curriculum may include areas such as Ansible, RHEL, OpenShift, AI, and more. You’ll also have the chance to work with technologies like Python, GitHub, Java, Agile, JavaScript, etc.

• Paid 12-month internship with possible extension to 24 months in total. 

• Flexible working hours, on average 20 hours/week

• Start date on February 1st

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 Intern Program is a dual partnership between the Emerging Talent Team, and our intern 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 on automation tasks for product testing 

• Assists with conducting root cause analysis of found issues and look for new ways to test products 

• Think critically about the functionality of the product and propose new solutions

• Report newly found bugs and follow up on them throughout the whole process, from finding all the way to fixing the bug

• Learn more about metrics watched during testing of a product

• 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

Required Skills:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in 3rd or 4th year of a Bachelor's degree or in a Master's degree in an accredited university program in the Czech Republic  during full duration of the internship

• Working knowledge of written and spoken English

• Basic knowledge of and passion for Software Engineering, 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

Please note that due to a limited number of internship opportunities and high volume of applicants, we can not guarantee that we will be able to speak with each of you. It is very important that your CV shows all your education, projects and other activities, otherwise you might be rejected before the round of screening interviews. You can find tips and recommendations in this article.  

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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.

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