About the Red Hat Internship 2026 hiring
This program is open for two roles this cycle: a Software Engineering Intern based in Pune or Bangalore, and a Software Quality Engineering Intern based in Pune. Both are part of the company’s global internship cohort, where interns work on real projects alongside a senior mentor rather than on busywork.
Interns get exposure to technologies like Python, Golang, RHEL, OpenShift and Ansible, and collaborate with international engineering, QE, product and documentation teams throughout the internship. Check out our HARMAN Python Automation Intern 2026 for another live internship option.
Red Hat Internship 2026 – Role 1: Software Engineering Intern (R-058560)
Based in Pune – Tower 6 or Bangalore – Carina, this intern works closely with a mentor to design, develop and maintain code in Python, Golang or a similar language, adding features and debugging issues in products like RHEL and OpenShift.
- Design, develop and maintain code alongside a senior engineering mentor.
- Add features, debug and track issues in RHEL, OpenShift and other core products.
- Collaborate with QE, design, product management and documentation teams.
Red Hat Internship 2026 – Role 2: Software Quality Engineering Intern (R-058640)
Based only in Pune – Tower 6, this intern focuses on testing – researching new features, designing test cases, and running manual and automated tests.
- Research new features and design test cases for them.
- Execute manual and automated tests, reporting status in a timely manner.
- Identify and document bugs, and communicate customer impact to developers and support.
Red Hat Internship 2026 – eligibility criteria
Both roles share the same eligibility bar:
- Currently in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or an equivalent discipline.
- Basic knowledge of and willingness to use Python, Golang or a similar programming language.
- Working knowledge of written and spoken English.
- No current or future need for visa sponsorship – visas are not sponsored for this position.
- Curiosity, ownership, and willingness to work as part of a wider, international team.
Preparation tips
- Brush up on Python or Golang basics, plus core data structures and OS/Linux fundamentals.
- For the QE role, revise manual testing concepts – test case design, bug lifecycle, and basic automation.
- Practice aptitude and logical reasoning with our free aptitude practice tests.
- Prepare a crisp self-introduction using our 5-part formula with sample answers, and browse more companies hiring freshers.
How to apply for the Red Hat Internship 2026 hiring
Click “Apply on official portal” on this page to open the Software Engineering Intern (R-058560) listing, or visit the official careers portal directly to find the Software Quality Engineering Intern (R-058640) posting. Fill in your details, upload your resume, and submit before the role closes.
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Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source solutions, including Linux, cloud, container and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, it runs a structured global internship program each year, and the Red Hat Internship 2026 cycle gives students real project exposure alongside senior mentors.