Red Hat reviews

4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(4,738 total reviews)
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Matt Hicks

77% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Red Hat has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 4,738 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 Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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5K reviews
3.0
Apr 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance, strong brand reputation in open-source ecosystem, remote work flexibility

Cons

Internal tools and processes may feel complex for new employees. Career growth can vary depending on team and project allocation. Compensation may not always match industry-leading companies.

4.0
Apr 14, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Open company that gives you space to innovate

Cons

Sometimes work gets heavy, need to self manage

5.0
Apr 14, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Red Hat has a very open and inclusive culture, and every employee is able to find their comfortable position. The working atmosphere is very helpful and kind, most of the associates are very skilled and helpful.

Cons

Red Hat's strategies have become decreasingly transparent.

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