Technical Graduate Linux Software Engineering / Bicester / £28,000 to £30,000 Per Annum D.O.E.
Amazing opportunity for a passionate Linux enthusiast to join Alces Software as a Graduate Software Engineer. We design and manage some of the most advanced supercomputer and AI systems in the UK.
If you ve spent your own time building homelabs, daily-driving Linux, tinkering with kernels, scripting everything, self-hosting services, or contributing to open-source projects this role is built for you.
About Alces Software
We work with cutting‑edge HPC (High Performance Computing) and AI infrastructure for customers in academic & research institutions, banking, manufacturing, and Formula One. You ll be joining a small, relaxed, office‑based Oxfordshire team where you ll get real responsibility from day one.
What s on Offer?
- Competitive Salary of between £28,000 and £30,000 per annum depending on experience.
- Rapid exposure to large‑scale Linux systems, supercomputers, and emerging AI technologies
- Ongoing training and mentorship from experienced Linux engineers
- Genuine opportunity to grow into a strong Linux‑focused software engineering career
- Relaxed working environment with a team that actually understands open‑source culture
Key Responsibilities of the Graduate Software Engineer role:
- Research, design, and implement software that runs on Linux‑based HPC and AI systems
- Develop and automate tooling for large‑scale Linux environments
- Hands‑on design, implementation, testing, and ownership of your own projects
- Work on real production supercomputing infrastructure
- Participate in team meetings and present your work
- Learn modern Linux engineering practices in a fast‑moving environment
What We re Looking For:
We care much more about your real Linux passion and hands‑on experience than a perfect CV. You ll be a great fit if you:
- Live and breathe Linux (ideally run it as your daily driver)
- Have strong self‑taught Linux experience whether that s Arch, Debian, Gentoo, NixOS, or anything else you ve broken and fixed in your own time
- Love scripting and automation (especially Bash, Python, and any other tools you ve picked up)
- Have a demonstrable open‑source background (GitHub projects, personal tools, contributions, dotfiles, homelab setups, etc.)
- Are pragmatic, curious, and enjoy solving problems in different ways
- Have a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related subject
- Are a fast learner with a strong drive to build a career in systems + software engineering
Bonus points for:
- Experience with containers (Docker/Podman), orchestration, Ansible, or configuration management
- Any exposure to HPC, clustering, or high‑performance systems
- Web development (React or similar) or Ruby experience
- Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK for customer projects
What s Next?
If you re a Linux enthusiast who wants to turn your personal passion into a real career working on supercomputers and AI systems, we d love to hear from you.
Apply today
With your CV and a link to your GitHub (or any Linux‑related projects you re proud of). We ll be in touch to chat!
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