Internship: Hacking Kernel Automation with CKI (Brno office, Czech Republic)

Have you ever wondered what keeps Linux kernels stable, reliable, and continuously tested? That’s where the CKI Project comes in! We ensure kernel updates are rigorously tested and seamlessly integrated to keep everything running smoothly. We're a passionate team working on automation, continuous integration, and improving workflows for Linux kernel development — and now, we're looking for a curious and motivated intern to join us!

At Red Hat, you’ll work in an environment that welcomes diverse perspectives, values great ideas, and empowers individuals to contribute meaningfully. Freedom and courage are two of our core values — which means you’ll have the space to take risks, explore the unknown, and grow your strengths. But being a Red Hatter is not just about bravery; it’s also about commitment and follow-through.

Red Hat’s Intern Program is a collaborative effort between the Emerging Talent team and our intern managers. The program is designed to offer a meaningful and well-rounded experience — combining professional development, networking opportunities, social engagement, and impactful work. This is a paid internship based in our Brno office, typically lasting 12 months, with the possibility to extend up to 24 months. Interns work on average 20 hours per week, with flexible working hours, and the expected start date is July 1st.

What you will do:

As an intern, you’ll get hands-on experience in kernel testing, automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure. You’ll:

• Work with cool engineers to improve kernel testing workflows

• Design and implement infrastructure for kernel test automation, bots, and CI pipelines.

• Learn how CI/CD applies to kernel development

• Work and learn with technologies including containers, OpenShift, Kubernetes, AWS

• Gain experience in open-source contributions

• Work in Agile/Scrum environment

What you will bring:

• You must be enrolled in a Czech university (Bachelor’s 3rd/4th year or Master’s) for the full internship duration and be able to work full-time within 2 years.

• Working knowledge of written and spoken English

• Basic understanding of Linux, Git, Python, and shell scripting

• Curiosity about automation CI and automation

• Enjoy problem-solving and learning new technologies

• Working independently but asking for help is appreciated

• Excitement to contribute to an open-source project!

• Good First Issues you might be dealing with

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