Ubuntu Software Engineer

Ubuntu Software Engineer – Canonical Join to apply for the Ubuntu Software Engineer role at Canonical. 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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. We are hiring engineers to work across the breadth of our Ubuntu Engineering organisation – engineers who care deeply for quality, performance and resilience in software, and who are comfortable designing, engineering new software as well as packaging, integrating, testing and shipping the extensive catalog of open source software in the Ubuntu repositories. Key Teams Foundations – maintaining foundational software (architectures, package managers, compilers, toolchains, bootloaders, filesystems and core utilities) Server – leading the design, evolution and future of our Ubuntu Server distribution Desktop – driving Ubuntu Desktop, including Ubuntu Core Desktop, WSL, gaming technology and modern applications crafted with Flutter Debrafters – responsible for the forward movement, maintenance and overall health of the Ubuntu archive Development Areas Development – design, build and ship new foundational systems software and applications in Rust, Go, Flutter, and Python Architecture – engineer the integration of open source from boot firmware to cloud application deployment Packaging – combine Debian and Snap packaging to ship software in the distribution Automation – build and maintain the machinery responsible for building, testing and shipping Ubuntu Distro Engineering – maintain and evolve a Linux distribution and its repositories Role Expectations Design, build and ship software in Rust, Go and Python Package, integrate, test and upload 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 to build skills and understanding Develop and improve processes to more efficiently fulfill our goals What We’re Looking For 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 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 toolchains, including cross‑compilation Experience in performance or security engineering What We Offer Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review and performance‑driven bonus 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 move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we change the world on a daily basis. We recruit globally and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Equal Opportunity Employer Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome workplace diversity free from discrimination. A diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, your application will receive fair consideration. Location Remote – available for all time zones. Application Track Suitable for professionals at the mid‑point in their career, but not yet at Manager/Lead level. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior Level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Engineering and Information Technology – Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr