Ubuntu Software Engineer

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. The platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. The company is founder‑led, profitable and growing. Our engineering organization spans architecture, packaging, automation, and distro engineering.

• Foundations – maintaining foundational software: architectures, package managers, compilers, tool chains, bootloaders, file systems and core utilities.
• Server – leading design, evolution and future of the Ubuntu Server distribution.
• Desktop – driving Ubuntu Desktop and future immutable desktop experiences with Flutter.
• Debcrafters – maintaining and evolving the Ubuntu archive.

• Development – design, build and ship new systems software and applications in Rust, Go, Flutter and Python.
• Architecture – engineer integration of open source from boot firmware to cloud application deployment.
• Packaging – combine Debian and Snap packaging to ship software in the distribution.
• Automation – build and maintain the machinery that builds, tests and ships Ubuntu.
• Distro Engineering – maintain and evolve a Linux distribution and its repositories.

This track is suited for career mid‑point engineers who can contribute to Ubuntu.

Remote roles are open in every time zone.

• Design, build and 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 as part of a globally distributed team.
• Mentor colleagues to build skills and understanding.
  
  Develop and improve processes to efficiently fulfill goals.

• Exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling alternative path narrative.
• Drive and a track record of exceeding expectations.
• 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 twice a year for company events up to two weeks each.

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

• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person.
• 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 – one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud – we are changing the world daily. Canonical is remote‑first since its inception in 4 and recruits on a global basis with a high standard for talent.

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