Ubuntu Software Engineer

Join to apply for the Ubuntu Software Engineer role at Canonical We are hiring 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 comfortable designing, building, packaging, integrating, testing and shipping the incredible catalog of open source software provided by the Ubuntu repositories. About 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 breakthrough initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. With 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, we operate in a distributed model and meet in person twice to four times a year in interesting locations worldwide. Key Teams Foundations : maintaining foundational software such as architectures, package managers, compilers, toolchains, bootloaders, filesystems, and core utilities Server : leading the design, evolution and future of our Ubuntu Server distribution Desktop : driving Ubuntu Desktop, our future immutable desktop, Ubuntu Core Desktop, WSL, gaming technology, and a suite of modern applications crafted with Flutter Debcrafters : a 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 today Work Areas 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 applications deployment Packaging : a combination of 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 : the maintenance and evolution of a Linux distribution and its repositories Role Overview This application track is suitable for mid‑career professionals who are not yet at a Manager/Lead level but have the relevant skills to contribute to Ubuntu. The role is fully remote, with opportunities to travel twice a year for company events up to two weeks each. Responsibilities Design, build and ship software in Rust, Go and Python Package, integrate, test and upload open source software to the Ubuntu 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 as part of a globally distributed team Mentor colleagues to build skills and understanding Develop and improve processes to more efficiently fulfill our goals Qualifications Exceptional academic track record from high school and university Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a compelling narrative of an alternative path Drive and a track record of exceeding expectations 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 Benefits 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 Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr