Linux devices software engineer - snapd

Linux Devices Software Engineer – Snapd at Canonical.

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. Our platform, Ubuntu, powers enterprise initiatives in cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company is founder‑led, profitable, and growing, employing a globally distributed team of over 1,200 people.

We are hiring a Linux Devices Software Engineer on the SnapD team to work on mission‑critical Golang code focused on software delivery, containers, security sandboxing, telemetry, and device management. This role calls for an obsession with quality and performance, with an interest in the software publishing and consumption experience.

This role is remote, based in the EMEA or Americas regions.

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Write high‑quality code to create new features
• Debug Linux system‑level issues and produce quality fixes
• Review code produced by other engineers
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
• Obsess over achieving robustness despite unexpected events (e.g., power outages)
• Work from home, with global travel up to two weeks, twice a year

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field
• Professional software development experience using Go, Python, C, or C++
• Knowledge of Linux system‑level fundamentals (cgroups, name spaces, App Armor)
• Experience with Golang is a plus
• Commitment to software testing, code reviews, and maintainable code
• Love technology and working with brilliant people; curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
• Value soft skills, thoughtful and self‑motivated

• 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
• Family leave (maternity and paternity)
• 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

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

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.