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Red Hat Company Culture
Red Hat Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A
4.5/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
A+Environment
A+Happiness
A+Perks & Benefits
A+CEO Rating
ARed Hat CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Matt Hicks
78 /100
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Diversity at Red Hat
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A
Diverse employees at Red Hat have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Red Hat
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Red Hat have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Red Hat eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
36
Red Hat employees are 36% more likely to recommend Red Hat as a great place to work
| 58% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 22% | Detractors |
Working at Red Hat
Working at Red Hat is rated highly by 726 employees, across various culture dimensions. Red Hat employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Environment, and Happiness categories, putting Red Hat’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Burlington, NC. See below in detail how working at Red Hat was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Red Hat
A
Overall Company Culture at Red Hat is rated A
Last updated a month ago
Top
10%
Red Hat ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Red Hat Employee Reviews
Out of 427 Red Hat employee reviews, 84% were positive. The remaining 16% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Red Hat improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 84% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 16% |
Positive Reviews From Red Hat Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Intelligent, kind, relatable, collaborative, all-in
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Healthcare, pay, bonus - although not like it used to be
- What makes you most happy at work?The people I work with and the freedom I have.
Constructive Feedback From Red Hat Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Execution, stability and trust toward their teams
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?get closer to a salary that aligns with my responsibilities
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?We are purely managing by spreadsheet in that we're making decisions that have long term negative impacts on both customer engagement and employee morale. It's painfully obvious we no longer care about retention and that brings the overall sentiment down creating a negative workspace.
Red Hat Company Information
Red Hat Company Overview
Red Hat is the world's leading provider of open source solutions. Our commitment to open source extends beyond technology into virtually everything we do. We collaborate and share ideas, create inclusive communities, and welcome diverse perspectives from all Red Hatters, no matter their role. It’s what makes us who we are.
Red Hat was founded in 1993 and its current CEO is Matt Hicks. Since its inception 33 years ago, Red Hat has grown to 20000 employees.
Red Hat Mission, Vision & Values
Red Hat Mission Statement
To be the catalyst in communities of customers, contributors, and partners creating better technology the open source way.
Red Hat Vision Statement
Our vision is to help enterprises evolve in a digital world and provide them with an open and flexible architecture and the technologies that accelerate this transition.
Red Hat Values
- Freedom
- Commitment
- Courage
- Accountability
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Red Hat
As Red Hat grows, our impact on the environment and the community grows as well. We strive to be a responsible member of our global community by building sustainable facilities; reducing waste production and energy consumption; and placing the wellness of our community at the center of our environmental priorities.
Red Hat has more than 105+ offices globally, and our facilities are the foundation of our environmental sustainability program.
| Headquarter | 100 E Davie St. Raleigh, NC 27601 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.redhat.com |
| Founding Date | 1993 |
| Tel | 9197543728 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Jobs | www.redhat.com/jobs |
| Social Sites |
Red Hat Competitors
Red Hat competitors include Salesforce, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. Red Hat ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Red Hat compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Red Hat Employees
Red Hat has 20000 employees. 726 employees at Red Hat have reviewed Red Hat across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 726 Red Hat employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Red Hat are pleased with their total compensation at Red Hat, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Red Hat are pleased with their team. 726 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Red Hat are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Red Hat believe the environment at Red Hat is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Red Hat is comfortably fast. About 71% of the employees at Red Hat work 8 hours or less, while 3% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Red Hat are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Red Hat employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Red Hat report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Red Hat have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
91% of Red Hat employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Red Hat employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
75% of Red Hat employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Red Hat employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
85% of Red Hat employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Red Hat - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Red Hat is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Red Hat employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 83% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Red Hat KPIs and OKRs
At Red Hat 64% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Red Hat's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 40 Red Hat employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 33 have said yes.
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Red Hat CEO & Leadership
78 /100
Red Hat CEO Awards and Recognitions
Red Hat’s CEO Matt Hicks started in this role in 2022. Matt’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Burlington, NC. With a high CEO score, Matt Hicks has won the Best CEO in 2017. Red Hat’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the HR department, employees in the Customer Support department, and employees with the company for Over 10 Years. However, African American/Black employees, employees in the Finance department, and employees with 1 to 3 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Red Hat’s competitors, Matt Hicks ranks right above Amazon CEO Andy Jassy. Under Hicks’s leadership, Red Hat employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Environment. Professional Development and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Red Hat could stand to see real improvement.
Red Hat Leadership
The Red Hat Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Matt Hicks, Executive Vice President of Global Sales & Services Arun Oberoi, and Executive VP and President of Products & Technologies Paul Cormier
Matt Hicks CEO / President
Matt Hicks serves as the CEO / President of Red Hat.
Arun Oberoi Executive Vice President of Global Sales & Services
Mr. Arun Oberoi has been an Executive Vice President of Global Sales & Services at Red Hat, Inc. since May 2012. Mr.... read more
Paul Cormier Executive VP and President of Products & Technologies
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Eric R. Shander Executive VP & CFO
Mr. Eric R. Shander has been Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Red Hat, Inc. since April 18, 2017... read more
Michael R. Cunningham Executive VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
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Alejandro Raffaele Head of Telecommunications and Media for Latin America
Mr. Alejandro Raffaele has been Head of Telecommunications and Media for Latin America at Red Hat, Inc. since May 2016.... read more
Mark Enzweiler Senior Vice President of Global Channel Sales & Alliances
Mr. Mark Enzweiler serves as a Senior Vice President of Global Channel Sales & Alliances at Red Hat Inc. Mr. Enzweiler... read more
Delisa K. Alexander Executive VP & Chief People Officer
Ms. DeLisa K. Alexander has been the Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President at Red Hat, Inc. since March... read more
Harish Pillay Head of Community Architecture & Leadership
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Red Hat Salaries
How much does Red Hat pay?
How much do people at Red Hat get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Red Hat is $131,678, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $134,142, or $64 per hour.
At Red Hat, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $227,008 annually and the lowest is a Desktop Support at $43,473 annually. Average Red Hat salaries by department include: Communications at $237,827, IT at $90,098, Legal at $160,680, and Engineering at $144,404. Half of Red Hat salaries are above $134,142.
332 employees at Red Hat rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1033 ratings) while 317 employees at Red Hat rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 349 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Red Hat employees include job titles like Principal Engineer, Engineering Manager, DevOps, and Developer. Comparably data has a total of 47 salary records from Red Hat employees.
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $102k | $102k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $131k | $131k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $189k | $189k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $241k | $241k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $270k | $270k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $301k | $301k | 100th Percentile |
$131,678*
Average Compensation
$134,142*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
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Diversity & Inclusion at Red Hat
Diverse employees at Red Hat score the company 77/100 across various culture categories, placing Red Hat in the Top 10% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Red Hat across various culture dimensions.
At Red Hat, we believe that good ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, regardless of the job title or ranking in the hierarchy. Diversity fuels our meritocratic culture by bringing in many perspectives and ideas, challenging our assumptions, and inspiring innovation.,
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Red Hat Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Company Social Outings
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Red Hat PTO
Red Hat's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 91% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Red Hat's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 17% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Red Hat's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Red Hat Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Red Hat applied for 89 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 98% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Red Hat unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Red Hat has a total of 20000 employees
89
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 98% Granted (87 out of 89)
- 0% Denied ( out of 89)
- 2% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (2 out of 89)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 89)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Red Hat Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Red Hat on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 31% | |
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Engineering | 22% | |
Sales | 11% | |
Marketing | 8% | |
IT | 7% | |
Other | 20% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 7% | |
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New York City | 6% | |
Charlotte | 5% | |
Boston | 5% | |
Chicago | 5% | |
Other | 72% |
Red Hat Internship Program
There's no such thing as an ordinary day at Red Hat. We hire creative, passionate students who are ready to work and learn within an innovative and dynamic company. We have an open and collaborative culture that's based on meritocracy—letting the best ideas win. Freedom and courage are two of our core values, which is why our interns need to be comfortable taking risks and exploring the unknown. Yet being a Red Hatter isn't just about boldness; it's also about demonstrating commitment and being held accountable by colleagues.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Red Hat?
Engineering
Sales
Very Difficult12%
Somewhat Difficult25%
Not Difficult25%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships38%
Answered by 8 Engineering Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult20%
Not Difficult40%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships40%
Answered by 5 Sales Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Red Hat
What is Red Hat address?
Red Hat location is at 100 E Davie St.
Who is the CEO of Red Hat?
Red Hat CEO is Matt Hicks, their score by employees is 78
What is Red Hat eNPS?
The eNPS for Red Hat is 36
What is the salary for Director of Engineering in Red Hat?
Director of Engineering average salary in the US is 211k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Red Hat?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Red Hat is 57k
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