About the Job
At Red Hat, we believe the future of AI is open source. The Red Hat Artificial Intelligence Business Unit (AI BU) is seeking to hire a Developer Advocate to help grow awareness of Red Hat AI and open source projects that complement our platform. The expected experience level is someone who has a degree in computer science, a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
In this role, you will create engaging technical content, demos, and workshops that help developers understand, build, and deploy AI workloads on Red Hat’s platforms and related open source projects. You’ll represent Red Hat at global conferences, meetups, and open source events globally, while building a strong personal brand that resonates with the AI developer community. You’ll receive mentorship from senior technical marketers, developer advocates, and product engineers to help accelerate your technical and professional growth.
The ideal candidate is a strong technical communicator with an understanding of the full AI stack—from GPUs and clusters to model fine-tuning and inference—and a passion for empowering developers through education and storytelling.
What You Will Do
Create and deliver high-quality technical content (demos, blogs, videos, notebooks, workshops, talks) centered on open source AI technologies
Travel globally ~50% of the year to speak at conferences, conduct workshops, and support Red Hat’s AI presence at events
Engage with developer communities to identify trends, gather feedback, and promote Red Hat AI solutions and related open source projects
Build and maintain technical demos that showcase Red Hat’s capabilities across an open source AI stack—including hardware, orchestration, and software layers
Collaborate closely with engineering, product management, and marketing teams to translate developer needs into roadmap insights and compelling narratives that drive adoption
Establish and grow your personal developer brand through consistent content creation, social media engagement, and event participation
Represent Red Hat’s open, scalable approach to AI with an understanding of model tuning, RAG, inference, and orchestration across GPU-based environments
Strong technical background in web application development (Python, JavaScript or similar)
Understanding of open source development principles and communities
Familiarity with the AI technology stack, including model training, inference, orchestration (Kubernetes/OpenShift), and GPU utilization
Hands-on experience with a variety of operating systems, including Linux, Mac OS, and Windows
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills; comfortable speaking on stage or on camera
Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible, engaging content
Ability to work in a persuasion-driven, cross-functional environment with globally distributed teams
Self-motivated and organized, capable of meeting deadlines and handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
The following will be considered a plus:
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker/Podman, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
Knowledge of vLLM, llama.cpp, SGlang, or other open-source inference engines, as well as concepts such as Retrieval Augmented Generation, Agentic AI, etc.
Established presence in developer communities (GitHub, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, etc.)
Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
Open source contributor or maintainer experience is a plus
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The salary range for this position is $97,040.00 - $155,230.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.Pay Transparency
Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat’s compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.
About Red Hat
Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.
Benefits
● Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
● Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
● Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
● Retirement 401(k) with employer match
● Paid time off and holidays
● Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
● Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
● Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States.
Inclusion at Red Hat
Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.
Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)
Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.