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Why work here?

Do you believe in your work? If not, why do it? If it doesn't force you to live up to your potential, if it's routine or empty, then what's the point?

People join Red Hat for a lot of reasons. For some it's our technology expertise and the chance to work among the best Linux and open source developers. For some it's the reach of the Red Hat brand. For others it's our growing market opportunity. Many people see the unrivaled potential for personal growth that comes in a company so dedicated to its people.

And some just want to change the world.

Rock the boat. Shake the foundations. Let the best idea win.

We believe in our philosophy.

And we won't compromise our values.

Courage, freedom, commitment, accountability.

Defining corporate values isn't unique to Red Hat, but upholding them and maintaining balance between them just might be.

We have the courage to challenge traditional ideas when we think we have a better one, and we have the freedom to act on our convictions. With this freedom we must always have the commitment to follow through with our goals. And we are accountable in everything we do to our customers, shareholders, partners, and the open source community.

For guidance, we established our reason for existing: To become the defining technology company of the 21st century, and through our actions strengthen the social fabric by continually democratizing content and technology.

No small feat.

But open source ideals are already changing the world. And we like being part of that. We work towards this goal every day, and we depend on the three ideals that represent our greatest strengths. Truth, collaboration, and value. In each country, in each language, in each office, these things remain the same.

Collaboration is how we can do all those things we do so well. Working with a worldwide community of developers means we can create better technology, faster.

We can deliver the best value in our solutions, services, and support. And that gets noticed. It's what sets us apart as a company--just ask our customers.

And truth is what unites us all. Open source principles are redefining how the world works, plays, communicates. Inevitably, when you do the right thing, truth happens.

We believe in our people.

And we want them to grow with us. That's why we created and continue to grow and improve our extensive internal training and education programs.

We believe in their ideas, too. When inspiration strikes, pursue it. Tell it, shape it, create it, watch it become the next big thing. Because the next big thing is never off on some horizon, it's right here, right now, in someone's daydream. Turning it into reality is just another day at Red Hat in the Emerging Technologies group. We call it a risk-positive culture. Believing in our associates and giving them every opportunity to make good things happen. We wouldn't have it any other way.

We believe that what is right is not easy. But it's worth it.

We push the limit of what has been done and what is considered possible every day. It's rewarding, but it's challenging. It's work. And we know that working at Red Hat isn't for everyone.

What you can expect:

  • We're not shy about saying what we think. And we stand up for it.
  • We'll do whatever it takes to do the job right. Because what's best for the customer is what's best, and chain of command comes second.
  • We resolve our issues out in the open. Internal mailing lists, company IRC-channels, blogs, and team meetings.
  • If you see a problem, you fix a problem. If there's criticism, there should be an alternative.

But don't let that scare you off. Don't forget that our roots are as a technology start-up--and we intend to stay true to those roots. Because in the beginning, there was a spirit of openness and a drive to do something defining. Staying passionate about these things is how we stay successful.