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Ubuntu Software Engineer

Canonical is the company behind Ubuntu, a widely deployed open source operating system used across cloud, AI, IoT and engineering initiatives. We are hiring mid-career software engineers who care about quality, performance and resilience to design, integrate, package, test and ship open source software across the Ubuntu distribution and repositories.

Skills

  • Proven programming experience in one or more: Rust, Go, Python, Flutter or C/C++
  • Experience with packaging and distribution (Debian packaging, Snap)
  • Familiarity with Linux systems and distribution engineering
  • Knowledge of build systems, toolchains and cross-compilation
  • Experience with automation, CI/CD and testing infrastructure
  • Strong written and spoken English and remote collaboration skills
  • Ability to travel twice yearly for team events (up to two weeks each)

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement and ship systems and applications in Rust, Go, Python and Flutter
  • Package, integrate, test and upload open source software to the Ubuntu repositories
  • Debug system-level issues and deliver robust, production-ready solutions
  • Build and maintain automation and CI/CD pipelines for building, testing and shipping Ubuntu
  • Contribute upstream to neighboring open source projects and maintain technical documentation
  • Collaborate with globally distributed teams and participate in periodic in-person sprints
  • Mentor colleagues and contribute to team processes and improvements
  • Work on distro engineering tasks including repository maintenance, upgrades and distribution integration

Education

  • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a STEM subject, or an equivalent demonstrated alternative path
  • Strong academic track record at high school and university or a compelling practical experience portfolio
  • Professional written and spoken English proficiency

Benefits

  • Fully distributed remote work with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
  • Personal learning and development budget (USD 2,000/year)
  • Performance-driven annual bonus and annual compensation review
  • Maternity and paternity leave, annual holiday leave
  • Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
  • Recognition rewards and career development opportunities
  • Travel perks including Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
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$80,000/yr - $150,000/yr
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DATE POSTED
November 11, 2025
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