Ubuntu Software Engineer

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 have 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and are largely remote, meeting in person two to four times a year in interesting locations around the world. We are hiring engineers to work across the breadth of the Ubuntu Engineering organisation. Engineers are expected to design, build, ship, package and test new software, as well as maintain the extensive catalog of open source software in the Ubuntu repositories. Key Teams Foundations : maintaining foundational software such as package managers, compilers, toolchains, bootloaders and core utilities. Server : leading the design and future of Ubuntu Server. Desktop : driving Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Core Desktop, WSL and gaming technology, and modern applications built with Flutter. Debcrafters : maintaining the health of the Ubuntu archive, the most abundant open source repository available today. Roles & Responsibilities 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 applications deployment. Combine Debian and Snap packaging to ship software updates across the distribution. Build and maintain the automation pipelines that build, test and ship Ubuntu. Maintain and evolve the Linux distribution and its 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 with a globally distributed team and mentor peers. Improve processes to increase efficiency. What We Are Looking For Exceptional academic record. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM, or an equivalent alternative path. Strong track record of exceeding expectations. 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. Willingness to travel twice a year for company events (up to two weeks). Nice‑to‑Have Experience with Linux distributions and distribution engineering. Experience with software packaging and distribution mechanisms. Understanding of build systems, toolchains and cross‑compilation. Performance or security engineering experience. Compensation & Benefits Competitive base pay, reviewed annually. Performance‑driven annual bonus. Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person sprints. Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year. 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 an equal‑opportunity employer. We hire on a global basis and set a high standard for excellence. Our remote‑first culture, dating back to 2004, offers a future‑focused work environment where you can learn new skills, challenge yourself, and grow. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr