Red Hat reviews

4.1

80% would recommend to a friend

(4,740 total reviews)
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Matt Hicks

76% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Red Hat has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 4,740 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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4.0
Nov 28, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Red Hat is known for its open culture—rooted in transparency, collaboration, and community. Employees commonly mention: Strong open-source mindset, Encouraging team environment, Respect for diverse opinions, Culture of sharing knowledge and continuous learning. It’s generally seen as a place where people can speak openly, challenge ideas, and contribute meaningfully.

Cons

Red Hat operates in a rapidly evolving open-source and enterprise tech environment. Workloads can spike during major projects. Deadlines can be tight. Pressure is higher in customer-facing roles (PM, SA, Consultants).

4.0
Nov 27, 2025

Decent exp

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good role and good culture

Cons

Sometimes long work hours that I didn't like

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