Ubuntu Software Engineer

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. Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers. Canonical is founder‑led, profitable and growing, with 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person at interesting locations around the world to align on strategy and execution.

• Design, build and ship new foundational systems software and applications in Rust, Go, Flutter, and Python.
• Engineer the integration of open source from boot firmware to cloud application deployment.
• Package, integrate, test and ship 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.
• Travel twice a year for company events up to two weeks each.

• An exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or 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.

• 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.

• 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.