Ubuntu Software Engineer

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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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

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.

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.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Software Development