Ubuntu Software Engineer

Overview

Join as a Ubuntu Software Engineer at Canonical
. Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our flagship platform, Ubuntu, powers breakthroughs in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. We employ over 1,200 colleagues across more than 75 countries and operate a remote‑first model, meeting in person only twice a year.

• Foundations
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  Architectures, package managers, compilers, tool chains, bootloaders, file‑systems and core utilities.
• Server
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  Design and evolution of the Ubuntu Server distribution.
• Desktop
  :
  Development of Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Core Desktop, WSL, gaming technology and modern Flutter apps.
• Debcrafters
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  Maintenance and health of the Ubuntu archive – the largest open‑source software repository.

• Development
  :
  Design, build and ship new foundational systems software and applications in Rust, Go, Flutter and Python.
• Architecture
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  Integrate open‑source components from firmware to cloud deployment.
• Packaging
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  Combine Debian and Snap packaging to ship software in the distribution.
• Automation
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  Build and maintain the tooling that compiles, tests and ships Ubuntu.
• Distro Engineering
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  Maintain and evolve a Linux distribution and its repositories.

• Design, build and ship software in Rust, Go and Python.
• Package, integrate, test and upload open‑source software to the Ubuntu repositories.
• Debug system‑level issues and deliver robust solutions.
• Author and improve technical and community documentation.
• Contribute to upstream and neighboring open‑source projects.
• Collaborate with a globally distributed team.
• Mentor colleagues to build skills and understanding.
• Develop and improve processes to efficiently meet goals.

• Exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling alternative path.
• Drive and a record of exceeding expectations.
• Demonstrated passion for open‑source software.
• Significant experience with Rust, Go, Python, Flutter or C/C++.
• Professional written and spoken English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel up to two weeks twice a year for company events.

• Experience with Linux distributions and distribution engineering.
• Experience with software packaging and distribution mechanisms.
• Understanding of build systems and tool chains, including cross‑compilation.
• Performance or security engineering experience.

• Remote work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events.

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global shift to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu – a cornerstone for AI, IoT and cloud – we are changing the world daily. We recruit globally and hold a high standard for talent, expecting excellence to succeed.

Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspective and background creates a better environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.