Ubuntu Software Engineer

Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. We are hiring engineers to work across the breadth of our Ubuntu Engineering organization and build the future of Ubuntu.

• Foundations
  : architectural core software, package managers, compilers and bootloaders.
• Server
  : design, evolution and future of Ubuntu Server.
• Desktop
  :
  Ubuntu Desktop, immutable desktop, gaming technology and Flutter applications.
• Debcrafters
  : forward movement and overall health of the Ubuntu archive.

• Design, build and ship new foundational systems software and applications in Rust, Go, Flutter, Python.
• Engineer the integration of open source from boot firmware to cloud applications deployment.
• 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 and develop processes to more efficiently fulfill our goals.

• An exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM; alternative paths accepted.
• Drive and a track record of going above and beyond expectations.
• A 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 twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each.

• 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 roles open in every time zone.
• 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 an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to 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.