Software Engineering Intern - OpenShift AI Core Platform (Waterford office, Ireland)
Description
Red Hat AI Platform is seeking an intern to join our engineering team. This is an extraordinary opportunity to contribute to the development of the Red Hat AI Platform family of products while participating in open source communities such as Kubeflow, Trusty AI, and Kserve, and be at the forefront of the exciting evolution of AI. Red Hat AI Platform delivers a robust set of technologies for Data Scientists and MLops personas such as model development, model serving, data pipelines, Kubeflow components, and Kubernetes operator development and is expanding into other areas at a high pace. By leveraging the combined strength of open source tools, and the recent developments in AI and hybrid cloud, we deliver unmatched value to our partners and customers. This long-term internship will give you the opportunity to gain experience and understanding of the Kubernetes MLOps lifecycle.
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, full-time internship based at the respective RH offices (Cork, Waterford, Dublin), with flexible working hours. The expected start date is June 2026.
What you will do:
Contributing Red Hat AI Platform, and provide input that elevates the platform and user experience
Developing new platform technologies and solutions for Red Hat AI Platform
Use CI/CD best practices to develop and deliver solutions
Utilizing AI tools in order to create solutions for the product
Deploy AI/ML models on OpenShift AI (RHOAI), ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
What you will bring:
You must be enrolled in an accredited university program in the Republic of Ireland during the full duration of the internship and must be able to join us full time from June till September/December 2026
Working knowledge of written and spoken English
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
The following are considered a plus:
Understanding of fundamental AI/ML concepts, algorithms, and techniques
Previous code contributions to or participation in open source projects or code samples on GitHub.
Basic knowledge of data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation.
Knowledge of AI frameworks and libraries (e.g. OpenDataHub, TensorFlow
Familiarity with continuous integration (CI) infrastructure
Experience programming in Go
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 git.hub account), and extracurricular activities.
Please apply for a maximum of three 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.
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