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A perfect place to work if you aren't after competitive pay

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Red Hat for 6 years
October 27, 2026
Waterford
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Great culture, great people, and an amazing place to be in. This is a perfect balance between inclusion, accommodation of everyone's needs, and competitiveness.

One of the few companies out there that kept people after COVID and during the AI storm. While most reduced staff count, Red Hat chose people.

Cons

Only one: pay. If you are a motivated and high-performing person, you will outpace the salary adjustment policies. Unless you have alternative ways to progress up the ladder, you will find yourself getting offers for twice your salary from competitors after a few years.

Advice to Management

I know it can't be perfect all the time, but the salary gap is the elephant in the room. Our having a "best quarter ever" should translate into fair compensation for employees.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
5.0
Culture and Values
5.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
2.0
Senior Management
4.0

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