Ux Research Intern

We are currently looking for UX Research interns to join us in Raleigh, NC. You will work closely with a senior mentor to gain technical knowledge and experience in your field. You'll contribute to an international team by conducting research to better understand user needs and behaviors, helping to inform and shape the design of our products.

In this role, you will work in an environment where different perspectives are invited, the best ideas are valued, and people feel empowered to contribute. Freedom and courage are two of our core values, which is why you can practice taking risks and exploring the unknown and developing strengths. Yet being a Red Hatter isn't just about being brave; it's also about demonstrating commitment and sticking to it.

The focus for Red Hat's Intern Program is a dual partnership between the Emerging Talent Team, and our intern managers. We can offer you professional development, social engagement and networking, performance and development, and meaningful work throughout your time at Red Hat.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing research plans, interview guides, and participant recruitment materials.
• Support the execution of user research studies, including interviews, surveys, and usability tests.
• Help conduct standard research activities such as usability testing, card sorting, and concept evaluations.
• Summarize and synthesize research findings for review by senior researchers and cross-functional teams.
• Organize and maintain research data, documentation, and insights for easy access and reference.
• Network with other talented interns in a workplace where you can be yourself and thrive

Required Skills

• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research techniques such as interviews, surveys, and usability testing.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data to uncover insights and user behavior patterns.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams and presenting research findings.
• Basic knowledge and willingness to use AI tools to aid research processes

About Red Hat Red Hat is the world’s 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.

Inclusion at Red Hat Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.

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