Job Description
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!