Graduate Software Engineer – Open Source & Linux (Canonical Ubuntu)

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Graduate Software Engineer to join a globally distributed, remote‑first team working on open source and Linux technologies for Canonical Ubuntu. You will contribute to large‑scale systems that power cloud, AI, IoT, and enterprise infrastructure, gaining exposure to the full software stack from low‑level Linux components to cloud‑native solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve open source and commercial software products across diverse engineering teams.
• Write clean, efficient, production‑grade code in languages such as Python, Golang, Rust, C/C++, JavaScript, or Java.
• Work on Ubuntu environments and broader Linux components, participating in design discussions and roadmap planning.
• Collaborate with users, contributors, and internal teams through code reviews, issue tracking, and community engagement.
• Support debugging, issue resolution, and customer‑facing problem solving with a focus on reliability and performance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• Strong academic record with evidence of high performance in technical studies or projects.
• Passion for software engineering and genuine interest in open source ecosystems.
• Motivation to learn, contribute, and grow in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in at least one programming language: Python, Golang, Rust, C, C++, JavaScript, or Java.
• Familiarity with Linux‑based environments and interest in systems‑level development.