AI Developer Advocate

About the Job At Red Hat, we believe the future of AI is open source. The Red Hat Artificial Intelligence Business Unit (AI BU) is seeking to hire a Developer Advocate to help grow awareness of Red Hat AI and open source projects that complement our platform. The expected experience level is someone who has a degree in computer science, a related field, or equivalent professional experience. In this role, you will create engaging technical content, demos, and workshops that help developers understand, build, and deploy AI workloads on Red Hats platforms and related open source projects. Youll represent Red Hat at global conferences, meetups, and open source events globally, while building a strong personal brand that resonates with the AI developer community. Youll receive mentorship from senior technical marketers, developer advocates, and product engineers to help accelerate your technical and professional growth. The ideal candidate is a strong technical communicator with an understanding of the full AI stackfrom GPUs and clusters to model fine-tuning and inferenceand a passion for empowering developers through education and storytelling. What You Will Do 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 Hats 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 Hats capabilities across an open source AI stackincluding 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 Hats open, scalable approach to AI with an understanding of model tuning, RAG, inference, and orchestration across GPU-based environments What You Will Bring 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 The following will be considered a plus: 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 #LI-HM1 The salary range for this position is $84,400.00 - $134,970.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications. Pay Transparency Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hats compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. About Red Hat Red Hat is the worlds leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact. 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! Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States. 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Were the worlds leading provider of enterprise open source solutionsincluding Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes. We deliver hardened solutions that make it easier for enterprises to work across platforms and environments, from the core datacenter to the network edge. At Red Hat, 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. Its what makes us who we are. Some of the most knowledgeable and passionate people in the technology industry work here. Whether were building software, championing our products, or training new associates, were collaborating openly to make a difference in the world of open source and beyond.