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      4.1

      81% would recommend to a friend

      (4,750 total reviews)
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      Matt Hicks

      76% approve of CEO

      68% positive business outlook

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      Red Hat has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 4,750 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Red Hat employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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      5K reviews
      3.0
      Jun 23, 2025

      Can be a difficult but rewarding environment, YMMV

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      -Most managers are very flexible around working hours, if your position has that luxury -Good benefits -Fast paced environment can challenge you to grow

      Cons

      -Lack of strong leadership -Chaotic planning and execution of corporate changes -Fellow employees can be really rude, a culture that was created internally long ago through the notion of a "meritocracy" and all ideas are great to share. This often came in the form of openly criticizing colleagues.

      4.0
      Jun 20, 2025

      Great People, Low Pay

      Senior data scientist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great culture focused on open source.

      Cons

      Compensation is below average based on salary and difficult to obtain higher compensation. AI efforts are limited internally although customer-facing products have access to foundation models that internally we are not able to use. We are even cleared to used gemini despite our strict internal development policy.

      5.0
      Jun 20, 2025

      Work Environment at Red Hat

      Technical architect
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Working at Red Hat is more than just a job—it's being part of a global community rooted in openness, collaboration, and innovation. Red Hat’s work environment stands out in the tech industry not only because of its open source heritage but also because of how these values are deeply embedded in its culture.

      Cons

      Red Hat empowers its associates with a great deal of autonomy and expects a high level of initiative and self-direction. While this is incredibly motivating for those who thrive in open, less structured environments, it can be challenging for individuals who prefer more rigid guidance or top down management. However, for those who enjoy ownership and the freedom to innovate, this is less of a con and more of a growth opportunity.

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