Automation Engineering Intern

Use this great opportunity to focus on high-quality of produced software and your growth in the operating system security field. The Red Hat Quality Engineering (QE) team is looking for an intern at the position of Automation Engineer to join us in Brno, Czech Republic. You will explore new possibilities for Linux and apply your interest in computer security to improve

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

(RHEL) and

Fedora

. You'll have an opportunity to grow and familiarize yourself with operating system security and technologies like IPSec,

SELinux

,

Transport Layer Security

(TLS), audit, security compliance, and certifications too.

At Red Hat, you'll work in an environment that welcomes diverse perspectives, values great ideas, and empowers individuals to contribute meaningfully. Freedom and courage are two of our core values — which means you'll have the space to take risks, explore the unknown, and grow your strengths. But being a Red Hatter is not just about bravery; it's also about commitment and follow-through.

Red Hat's Intern Program is a collaborative effort between the Emerging Talent team and our intern managers. The program is designed to offer a meaningful and well-rounded experience — combining professional development, networking opportunities, social engagement, and impactful work. This is a paid internship based in our Brno office, typically lasting 12 months, with the possibility to extend up to 24 months. Interns work on average 20 hours per week, with flexible working hours, and the expected start date is February 1st.

What you will do:

• Use your programming expertise and Linux security knowledge to support high-quality solutions with a focus on productization of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Closely collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.
• Get involved in open source projects and communities.
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies and development methodologies.

What you will bring:

• You must be enrolled in a Czech university (Bachelor's 3rd/4th year or Master's) for the full internship duration and be able to work full-time within 2 years.
• Working knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Orientation as a Linux power user or orientation in general Linux system administration able to accomplish basic administrative tasks in the terminal, e.g., install packages, work with filesystem, etc.
• Familiarity with basic text processing utilities such as grep, sed, etc.
• Understanding of the linux architecture, boot process, services, etc.
• Basic knowledge of shell scripting (Bash).
• Understanding of key operating system concepts.
• Analytical thinking and good problem-solving skills.
• Will to work as part of a team and learn and develop new skills.

The following are considered a plus:

• Interest in security and cryptography.
• Knowledge of Python or any other programming language.
• Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) interest or experience.
• Involvement in some upstream open source projects.
• Experience with modern agile software development principles, methodologies, and processes.

Due to the limited number of internship opportunities and the high volume of applications, we may not be able to speak with every candidate. To maximize your chances of moving forward in the process, please ensure your CV clearly outlines your education, relevant projects (link to your account), and extracurricular activities. Incomplete applications may be excluded from screening. You can find helpful tips and recommendations in

this article

.

Please apply to a maximum of 3 internship roles that best match your interests and skills.

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.

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