AI Developer Advocate

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, and they are seeking a Developer Advocate to enhance awareness of their AI initiatives. The role involves creating technical content, engaging with developer communities, and representing Red Hat at global events while promoting open source AI solutions. Responsibilities 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 Skills Degree in computer science, a related field, or equivalent professional experience 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 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 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! Company Overview Red Hat is a software company that offers enterprise open-source software solutions. It is a sub-organization of IBM. It was founded in 1993, and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Red Hat has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 159 in 2025, 148 in 2024, 156 in 2023, 181 in 2022, 154 in 2021, 106 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.