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Culture isn’t a program. It’s our essence.

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As an open organization rooted in open source, Red Hat operates according to a specific cultural DNA. Collaboration and openness drive everything: how we work together, what we build, and the value we provide for our customers and the world.

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Open source principles

Our open source technologies are built on the principles of freedom, community, and sustainability.

DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES WELCOME

Open source unlocks potential

At Red Hat, we believe open source is more than a methodology. It’s an attitude.

From the trusted technologies we provide to the ideas that inspired them, we work the open source way.

Good ideas can come from anywhere, and we can only identify them if we welcome diverse perspectives into our conversations. That’s why we collaborate by default, we share unsparingly, and ensure the best solutions to the most difficult problems endure as common knowledge.

This is proven by our success: We are greater than the sum of our parts. 

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 our open culture empowers our people to bring their best ideas, and 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 all Red Hatters share one responsibility: to help one another keep our four values in balance.

  • Freedom to contribute, no matter your job title 
  • Courage to do something differently
  • Commitment to see it through
  • Accountability to customers, community, and each other
     

Want to wear the red hat?

Find out what 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.

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