Rust Engineering Lead - Linux and Source

Rust Engineering Lead – Linux & Open Source

Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems worldwide. Our flagship platform, Ubuntu, powers public cloud, AI, data science, IoT, and enterprise initiatives. We’re looking for a Rust Engineering Lead to drive the adoption of Rust throughout our stack, from firmware to the kernel and desktop.

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Roles are open in every time zone.

• Design and implement well‑tested, well‑documented software in Rust.
• Advocate for Rust adoption in Canonical and upstream projects.
• Identify projects and codebases that could be prioritised for Rust adoption.
• Debug and fix issues encountered by users.
• Participate in our engineering process through code and architectural reviews.
• Collaborate with community and colleagues on technical specifications.
• Seek improvements to engineering and operations practices.
• In some cases, deploy and operate services developed by the team.
• Contribute to the success of the product through technical advocacy.

• Exceptional academic track record.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path.
• For senior roles, experience building, deploying, and operating distributed systems and APIs.
• Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations.
• Well‑organised, self‑starting, and able to deliver on schedule.
• Appreciative of diversity, polite, and effective in a multi‑cultural, multi‑national organisation.
• Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and community.
• Experience designing and writing high‑quality Rust software on Linux.
• Passion for Linux at the system level.
• Professional written and spoken English.
• Strong work ethic and confidence to shine alongside motivated colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
• Result‑oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments.
• Ability to travel twice a year for company events (up to two weeks each).

• Experience developing for Ubuntu.
• Experience with LXD, Micro
  
  K8s, SnapD, IoT, Juju, Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Pro.
• Performance engineering and security experience.

• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2 000 per year.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunities to travel to new locations.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events.

About Canonical – Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the open‑source movement. We publish Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects, and we hire globally to build the best team. Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to a discrimination‑free workplace and fair consideration for all applicants.