Rust Engineering Lead

Overview Join to apply for the Rust Engineering Lead - Linux and Open Source 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 across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and many roles that are home-based. Teams meet in person a few times per year to align on strategy and execution. We are hiring Rust Engineering Leads of all levels of experience to drive the adoption of Rust across Canonical offerings, starting with Ubuntu and extending to our projects and open source initiatives. We see Rust as a language for system-level services and capabilities and a natural evolution for software traditionally written in C/C++. We aim to rethink the foundations of future Linux systems with Rust as a central driver from firmware and embedded software up through the kernel, desktop, and related components. We also wantUbuntu to be the best platform for Rust development with access to tooling and capabilities for open source and enterprise development. This job posting represents our general process for Rust engineers of all levels, for all relevant teams at Canonical. Apply if you are an exceptional software engineer who prefers to work in Rust. After the first interview round we will match you with the best product team at Canonical based on your interests. Canonical has substantial projects in Python, Go, C, and C++, and we are starting to invest in Rust. For front-end development we prefer React and Flutter. Location: we have open roles for Rust engineers in every time zone. What your day will look like Design and implement well-tested and well-documented software in Rust Advocate for Rust adoption in Canonical and upstream projects Identify projects and codebases that could be prioritised for Rust adoption Debug and fix issues encountered by your users Participate in our engineering process through code and architectural reviews Collaborate with community and colleagues on technical specifications Seek improvements to engineering and operations practices In some cases, deploy and operate services developed by the team Contribute to the success of your product through technical advocacy 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 For more senior roles, experience building, deploying, and operating distributed systems and APIs Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations Well-organised, self-starting and able to deliver to schedule Appreciative of diversity, polite and effective in a multi-cultural, multi-national organisation Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and community Experience designing and writing high-quality Rust software on Linux Experience with and passion for Linux at the system level Professional written and spoken English The work ethic and confidence to shine alongside motivated colleagues Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each Nice-to-have skills we would value Experience developing for Ubuntu Experience with LXD, MicroK8s, SnapD, IoT, Juju, Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Pro Performance engineering and security experience What we offer colleagues We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits that reflect our values. We balance programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. 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 Employee Assistance Programme 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 company behind Ubuntu, we publish one of the most important open-source platforms for AI, IoT, and the cloud. We recruit on a global basis and maintain high standards for new hires. Most colleagues have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, and learn new skills. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We 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 Get notified about new Lead Engineer jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr