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Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthroughs across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT, partnering with world‑leading public cloud and silicon providers. With more than 1,200 colleagues in 75+ countries, Canonical is a founder‑led, profitable, growing remote‑first company that values quality, performance and resilience in software.
The four key teams that ship Ubuntu are:
Foundations : maintaining foundational software – architectures, package managers, compilers, tool chains, bootloaders, file systems and core utilities
Server : leading the design, evolution and future of the Ubuntu Server distribution
Desktop : driving Ubuntu Desktop, including Ubuntu Core Desktop, WSL, gaming technology and a suite of modern Flutter‑based applications
Debcrafters : responsible for the forward movement, maintenance and overall health of the Ubuntu archive
Bring your existing expertise and learn new skills by working on one of the most prolific open‑source projects. As an engineer you could work on any or all of the following categories:
Development : design, build and ship new foundational 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 within 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 application track is suitable for those at the mid point in their career, yet not quite at the Manager/Lead level, with relevant skills to contribute to Ubuntu.
The role entails
Designing, building and shipping software in Rust, Go and Python
Packaging, integrating, testing and uploading open source software to the Ubuntu repositories
Debugging system‑level issues and delivering robust solutions
Authoring and improving technical and community documentation
Contributing to upstream and neighboring open source projects
Collaborating as part of a globally distributed team
Mentoring colleagues to build skills and understanding
Developing and improving processes to more efficiently fulfil our goals
What we are looking for in you
An exceptional academic track record from high school and university
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path
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
Nice‑to‑have skills
Experience with Linux distributions and distribution engineering
Experience with software packaging and distribution mechanisms
Understanding of build systems and tool chains, including for cross‑compilation
Performance or Security Engineering experience
What we offer you
We consider geographical location, experience and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to reward outstanding performance. In addition to a base pay, we offer a performance‑driven annual bonus, personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year and a range of global benefits.
Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person
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
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global open‑source movement. 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. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence – to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.
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.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Software Development
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