Junior Ubuntu Software Engineer at Canonical

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Develop, package and test foundational Ubuntu software across server, desktop and distribution teams in a globally remote early-career role.

Canonical

Location: Home based - Worldwide
Work arrangement: remote
Technologies: Python, C++, Linux, Go, Flutter

Role overview

Canonical recruits early-career engineers across Ubuntu foundation, server, desktop and distribution teams. Work can involve compilers, bootloaders, packaging, automation, repositories and applications in Rust, Go, Python, Flutter or C/C++. The employer lists home-based roles worldwide.

Responsibilities

Develop and test foundational Ubuntu software and applications in a language used by the assigned team.
Package and integrate open-source projects into Ubuntu repositories, including Debian and Snap workflows.
Debug distribution issues, improve build and delivery automation, and document solutions.
Collaborate with upstream projects and a globally distributed engineering team.

Qualifications

A computer science or STEM degree, or credible alternative path, and a strong interest in open-source software.
Experience in at least one of Rust, Go, Python, Flutter, C or C++ and professional English communication.
Ability to learn continuously, work well with colleagues and travel twice yearly to company events.
Familiarity with Linux distributions is helpful for this early-career track.

Benefits

Canonical lists distributed home-based work with in-person team meetings, a USD 2,000 annual personal learning budget, annual compensation review and recognition awards.
The posting also names annual leave, parental leave, an employee assistance programme and travel-related support for company events. The package can vary by location.

About Canonical

Canonical publishes Ubuntu and develops open-source software for cloud, connected devices and enterprise infrastructure. Its teams work across countries.