About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Software Engineer, Open Source and Linux, Canonical Ubuntu to join Jobgether based in United Arab Emirates. The role is offered on a Full-time basis and is ideal for professionals at the Entry level level looking to make a meaningful impact in the Software Engineering space.
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Graduate Software Engineer, Open Source and Linux, Canonical Ubuntu in United Arab Emirates.
This role offers an exceptional entry point into large-scale open source engineering, where you will contribute to systems that power cloud, AI, IoT, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide. You will work on deeply technical challenges spanning operating systems, developer tools, and distributed software used by millions of users. The environment is highly collaborative, remote-first, and globally distributed, with strong mentorship and regular in-person sprints. Engineers are encouraged to take ownership early, write production-grade code, and engage directly with users and open source communities. You will gain exposure across the full software stack, from low-level Linux components to modern cloud-native technologies. This position is ideal for high-performing graduates eager to build a long-term career in world-class open source engineering.
Accountabilities
Key Responsibilities
- Write clean, efficient, and high-quality code in languages such as Python, Golang, Rust, C/C++, JavaScript, or Java, contributing to production systems at scale
- Work across the full stack of systems, including Ubuntu environments and broader Linux components
- Participate in design discussions, global engineering sprints, and roadmap planning for product features and improvements
- 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
- Develop strong awareness of software security, system design principles, and scalable architecture patterns
- Continuously learn and improve through mentorship, pair programming, and hands-on engineering challenges
Skills Required
- Familiarity with Linux-based environments and interest in systems-level software development
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail
- Experience with personal or academic software projects beyond coursework
- Curiosity, adaptability, accountability, and a strong desire to contribute to open source communities
- Willingness to travel internationally twice per year for global engineering events
- Benefits
- Fully remote global-first work environment with structured team collaboration and mentorship
- Annual learning and development budget to support technical growth and certifications
Preferred Qualifications
- This role requires strong academic foundations, a passion for software engineering, and a genuine interest in open source ecosystems. You should be motivated to learn, contribute, and grow in a fast-paced, high-expectation engineering environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related STEM field with strong programming focus
- Excellent academic track record and evidence of high performance in technical studies or projects
- We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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Why Consider This Role
Joining Jobgether as a Graduate Software Engineer, Open Source and Linux, Canonical Ubuntu puts you at the forefront of the Software Engineering industry in the UAE. The UAE continues to be one of the fastest-growing markets in the region, offering unparalleled career growth, a multicultural work environment, and exposure to world-class projects. This role offers the chance to work with an established team and develop skills that are in high demand globally.
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