Ubuntu Software Engineer

Overview 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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. The company has 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries with remote-first operations and few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person to align on strategy and execution. We are hiring engineers to work across the breadth of the Ubuntu Engineering organization—engineers who care deeply for quality, performance and resilience in software, and who are comfortable designing and engineering new software as well as packaging, integrating, testing and shipping the catalog of open source software provided by the Ubuntu repositories. Our engineers integrate the freshest open source software, provide robust upgrade paths and help shape the future of Ubuntu. Ubuntu is a globally deployed open source OS and a platform for innovation for millions of users. Our community spans students, hobbyists, freelancers, and high-performance engineering and creative teams in corporate and academic environments. The four key teams that ship Ubuntu are: Foundations : maintaining foundational software such as architectures, package managers, compilers, toolchains, bootloaders, filesystems and core utilities Server : leading the design, evolution and future of the Ubuntu Server distribution Desktop : driving Ubuntu Desktop and related technologies including Ubuntu Core Desktop, WSL, gaming tech, and modern applications crafted with Flutter Debcrafters : maintaining the Ubuntu archive Bring your existing expertise and learn new skills by contributing to one of the most prolific pieces of open source software. As an Ubuntu 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 the integration of open source from boot firmware to cloud deployments Packaging : 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 : maintenance and evolution of a Linux distribution and its repositories This application track is suitable for those at the mid-point in their career, with relevant skills to contribute to Ubuntu. At Canonical, you will engage with and contribute to the broader open source community. We seek individuals who can help build a thriving community with enthusiasm and precision across a broad range of technologies. Location : We have remote roles open in every time zone. The role entails Based on the first round of interviews, we identify specific teams where you might be an excellent fit and conduct second-round interviews with those teams. Our engineers are: 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 fulfill our goals What we are looking for in you An exceptional academic track record from both 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 Performance or Security Engineering experience What we offer you 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 Travel upgrades for long haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneer in open source and publishes Ubuntu. We recruit on a global basis and maintain a remote-first culture. We expect excellence and continuous learning. Canonical has been remote-first since 2004. 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. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canonical by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr