Red Hat has built a strong relationship with UNC Career Center, Kenan Flagler Business School, and campus student organizations because the company understands and values the talent, curiosity, and collaborative mindset that Carolina students and alumni bring to the workplace. This North Carolina based software company invests in local talent and provides UNC students with opportunities to launch meaningful careers close to home.
Who is Red Hat?
Red Hat is an award-winning software company, based in Raleigh, N.C., that provides open source applications and platforms for transformative IT innovation and AI applications. A leader in open source software solutions, they have a portfolio of cloud, developer, AI, Linux, automation and application platform technologies as well as consulting services and training and certification offerings.
Why Red Hat Recruits UNC Students
The company values UNC students’ strong technical and analytical skills, leadership experiences, and willingness to solve complex problems while working as part of a team. The company’s culture is guided by four core values: freedom, courage, commitment, and accountability. These values encourage employees to share ideas, take ownership of meaningful work, and support one another.
These values mesh well with Carolina’s commitment to developing students’ leadership skills. Learning to lead is a cornerstone of the Carolina experience available to all students. The University has made it a priority to empower students to grow into the kind of leaders who will not only thrive in competitive programs and careers, but also contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Perspective from a current employee
“I joined Red Hat as an intern in 2020, and what began as an internship has grown into a career I truly love. Red Hat has challenged me to trust my instincts, speak up with confidence, and take on meaningful work that has shaped me into the professional I am today. Since starting my career here, I’ve had the opportunity to lead global programs, manage large-scale projects, and become a subject matter expert in multiple areas. One of my favorite aspects of working at Red Hat is the collaborative culture—that makes Red Hat such a rewarding place to build a career.”
— Meghan Finucane, Program Manager for Emerging Talent
How to Connect with Red Hat
- Connect with Red Hat Fall 2026 at the Fall Jobs & Internships Career Fair on September 16–17! Meet recruiters, ask questions about internships and full-time opportunities, and learn more about what a career at Red Hat could look like.
- Explore Red Hat opportunities and follow the company on Handshake
- Recruitment Contact: Meghan Finucane, mgrant@redhat.com
