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Our culture is who we are

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At Red Hat, we believe that our culture is an essential part of our identity. As an open organization, our culture defines us and influences how we interact with the world. It is reflected in our products and services, but also in the way we live, work, and play.

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Open to change—yesterday, today, and tomorrow

Red Hat is moving forward in a changing world with open source technology.

DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES WELCOME

Open culture, open minds

Because we believe open unlocks the world’s potential. Our people, processes, and tools define our culture and are the core ingredients of our success. We use open source principles and DevOps practices throughout our organization to maximize flexibility, transparency, and speed.


Red Hatters freely exchange different viewpoints, contribute ideas, and solve problems together. We celebrate diversity and inclusion. Our love of collaboration, accountability, a sense of community, and a measure of autonomy combine to create a powerful force that fosters innovation and makes Red Hat a great place to work.

Icon-Red_Hat-Media_and_documents-Quotemark_Open-B-Red-RGB Red Hat’s culture makes me feel empowered to learn about new technologies and businesses, reach out and collaborate with others across the company, and contribute new ideas and opinions.

Jered F.

Technology Strategist

We believe that our open culture nurtures collaboration and empowers people to bring their best ideas—and their best selves—to work.

What does it take to be a Red Hatter?

We come from all over the world and have done lots of different things, so we approach problems in a variety of ways. But we have these values in common:

  • Freedom to contribute, no matter what your job title is
  • Courage to express your thoughts and opinions
  • Commitment to see things through
  • Accountability to customers, community, and each other

The result: Red Hatters become greater than the sum of our parts. We’re people who believe in the power of people. We do our best when we do good things together.
 

Red Hat makes 100 Best Companies to Work For

For the fourth year in a row, we’ve made the list of America’s best employers.

Think you’d like to be a Red Hatter?

Find out what’s it’s like to work with people who are passionate about making an impact in the world of open source.

The best ideas win

Great ideas come from sharing diverse perspectives. Red Hat is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of background.

Doing good things—together

Being open means reaching beyond ourselves to help others. From local communities to global concerns, we have a responsibility to do what we can to make a difference.

Transform your culture

Any organization can be open. The first step is making the commitment to transform. Embracing open source values sets the stage for transformation into an open organization.

Learn all about Red Hat Open Innovation Labs

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