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Graduate Software Engineer, Open Source and Linux

Home based - Worldwide
Full-Time
Posted November 1, 2026
Salary
6-12 LPA
Batches
0-2 years experience
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About The Role

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is a global leader in open‑source software delivering enterprise‑grade operating systems and cloud solutions. As a Graduate Software Engineer you will join a distributed team, contributing to core Linux components, packaging, and cloud‑native tooling. You’ll work remotely, receive mentorship from senior engineers, and help shape the future of open‑source platforms used by thousands of organisations worldwide.

Responsibilities

Develop and contribute code to Ubuntu and related open‑source projects across languages such as Python, Go, C/C++ and Bash.
Participate in design, implementation, testing, and documentation of system‑level components like kernel modules, drivers, and container tooling.
Collaborate with globally distributed mentors to troubleshoot bugs, optimise performance, and ensure security compliance.
Package and maintain software stacks for diverse platforms from IoT devices to cloud‑native environments.
Contribute to code reviews, continuous integration pipelines, and community outreach initiatives.

Requirements

  • Strong programming fundamentals in at least one of Python, Go, C/C++ or Rust.
  • Good understanding of Linux operating system concepts, shell scripting and version control (Git).
  • Excellent academic record (top 20% of class) in B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA/BCA or related discipline.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote, time‑zone aligned team and communicate effectively in English.
  • Passion for open‑source contribution and willingness to learn new technologies quickly.

Eligibility Checklist

B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA/BCA

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