Ubuntu Software Engineer

Overview

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to enterprises worldwide. Our flagship platform, Ubuntu, powers public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT solutions.

We are building the next generation of Ubuntu through teams focused on Foundations, Server,, and Debcrafters. Engineers on these teams design, ship, integrate, package, test, and maintain the Ubuntu repositories and distribution.

Location

Remote roles open in every time zone.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and ship new foundational systems software and applications using Rust, Go, Python, Flutter, and C / C++.
• Engineer the integration of open source from boot firmware to cloud application deployment.
• Package, integrate, test and upload open source software to the Ubuntu repositories.
• Debug system‑level issues and deliver robust, high‑performance 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 and improve processes to fulfill our goals.

Requirements

Nice‑to‑have Skills

Compensation & Benefits

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu – one of the world’s most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud – Canonical is changing the world every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We’ll give your application fair consideration regardless of your identity.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industry

Software Development

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