Red Hat Referral Bonus Overview

Red Hat, known for its open-source solutions, offers a referral bonus program to incentivize employees to refer qualified candidates for open positions. This program is particularly focused on filling roles in high-demand areas such as technology and product development. Here's a detailed breakdown of the referral bonus structure, focusing on tech/product roles but also mentioning other categories.

Referral Bonus Structure

Tech/Product Roles

1. Software Engineer

   • Bonus Amount: $2,500
   • Eligibility Criteria:
     • The referred candidate must be hired and remain employed for at least 90 days.
     • The referrer must be an active employee at the time of the payout.

2. Product Manager

   • Bonus Amount: $3,000
   • Eligibility Criteria:
     • Same as for Software Engineers.

3. Data Scientist

   • Bonus Amount: $2,500
   • Eligibility Criteria:
     • Same as for Software Engineers.

4. DevOps Engineer

   • Bonus Amount: $2,500
   • Eligibility Criteria:
     • Same as for Software Engineers.

Other Roles

1. Sales

   • Bonus Amount: $2,000
   • Eligibility Criteria:
     • The referred candidate must be hired and remain employed for at least 90 days.
     • The referrer must be an active employee at the time of the payout.

2. Marketing

   • Bonus Amount: $1,500
   • Eligibility Criteria:
     • Same as for Sales roles.

3. HR/Recruitment

   • Bonus Amount: $1,000
   • Eligibility Criteria:
     • Same as for Sales roles.

Additional Guidelines

• Maximum Number of Referrals: Employees can refer multiple candidates, but bonuses are typically capped at $10,000 annually per employee.