Junior 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. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.We are hiring junior 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 just as comfortable designing, engineering, packaging, integrating, testing and shipping the incredible catalog of open-source software provided by the Ubuntu repositories.The four key teams that ship UbuntuFoundationsmaintaining foundational software—architectures, package managers, compilers, toolchains, bootloaders, filesystems and core utilitiesServerleading the design, evolution and future of our Ubuntu Server distributionDesktopdriving Ubuntu Desktop, our future immutable desktop (Ubuntu Core Desktop, WSL, gaming technology) and a suite of modern applications for the desktop crafted with FlutterDebcraftersa new team responsible for the forward movement, maintenance and overall health of the Ubuntu archive, one of the most abundant repositories of open-source software available todayPossible work areas for an engineerDevelopmentdesign, build and ship new foundational systems software and applications in Rust, Go, Flutter, and PythonArchitectureengineer the integration of open source from boot firmware to cloud application deploymentPackagingcombine Debian and Snap packaging to ship software in the distributionAutomationbuild and maintain the machinery responsible for building, testing and shipping UbuntuDistro Engineeringthe maintenance and evolution of a Linux distribution and its repositoriesOur junior career path caters for both new graduates and early-career engineers. We are looking for individuals who can help build a thriving community and contribute with enthusiasm and precision to a broad range of technologies.LocationRemote roles open in every time zone.The role entailsDesigning, building and shipping software in Rust, Go, Python and C/C++Packaging, integrating, testing and uploading open source software to the Ubuntu repositoriesDebugging issues, then designing and delivering robust solutionsAuthoring and improving technical and community documentationContributing to upstream and neighboring open source projectsCollaborating as part of a globally distributed teamContinuously learning and progressing technical and professional skillsWhat we are looking for in youAn exceptional academic track record from high school and universityUndergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative pathDrive and a track record of going above and beyond expectationsA passion for open source softwareExperience with Rust, Go, Python, Flutter or C/C++Professional written and spoken EnglishExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks eachNice-to-have skillsFamiliarity with Linux distributionsFamiliarity with system debugging tools and techniquesFamiliarity with automation tooling and CI/CD systemsExperience contributing to open source projectsWhat we offer youDistributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveTeam Member Assistance Program & Wellness PlatformOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass, and travel upgrades for long-haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence—so to succeed, you must be the best at what you do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.Canonical is an equal-opportunity employerWe 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