Graduate Software Engineer at Canonical

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A globally remote graduate role contributing to Ubuntu and other open-source or commercial systems using languages including Python, Go, Rust, C/C++ and JavaScript.

Canonical

Location: Remote
Advertised region: Home based - Worldwide
Work arrangement: remote
Technologies: Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, Kubernetes, Linux, Go

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Role overview

Canonical is recruiting 2025 and 2026 graduates across multiple engineering teams. Assignments can involve open-source products or business systems; teams are usually aligned by EMEA, APAC or Americas time zones. The role is globally remote, with in-person company sprints twice a year and colleagues available for coaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

Write reliable, efficient code for products and developer tools, with attention to user experience.
Take part in product-roadmap discussions at company sprints every six months.
Deepen skills in Linux and the programming languages used by the assigned team.
Engage with users and open-source communities through code reviews and issue trackers.
Respond to customer problems and incorporate security into design and implementation.

Qualifications

A degree in computer science, business informatics, mathematics or another STEM subject with programming courses, plus the academic record requested by the employer.
Ability to deliver quality code in at least one of Python, Rust, C/C++, Go, JavaScript or Java.
Experience using Ubuntu or another Linux distribution and evidence of software projects beyond coursework.
Professional written and spoken English, organisation, curiosity and accountability.
Willingness to travel internationally twice yearly for company events; open-source contributions and presentation skills are advantages.

Technology in this role

Python: Python JavaScript Java C++ Kubernetes Linux .
JavaScript: Python JavaScript Java C++ Kubernetes Linux .
Java: Python JavaScript Java C++ Kubernetes Linux .
C++: Python JavaScript Java C++ Kubernetes Linux .
Kubernetes: Python JavaScript Java C++ Kubernetes Linux .
Linux: Python JavaScript Java C++ Kubernetes Linux .
Go: Python JavaScript Java C++ Kubernetes Linux .
C: Python JavaScript Java C++ Kubernetes Linux .
Golang: We have teams that work in a variety of languages, typically Python, Golang, Rust, C/C++, JavaScript and of .
Rust: Ability to deliver quality code in at least one of Python, Rust, C/C++, Go, JavaScript or .
Bash: Listed by the employer as part of the role’s technical requirements.
CAN: Assignments can involve open-source products or business .

Role-specific candidate guide

Preparation notes based on the employer’s stated responsibilities and qualifications.

Understanding the scope. This Graduate Software Engineer, Open Source and Linux, Canonical Ubuntu position at Canonical is best assessed through the work described in the employer’s posting, rather than the title alone. The available role overview says: “Canonical is recruiting 2025 and 2026 graduates across multiple engineering teams. Assignments can involve open-source products or business systems; teams are usually aligned by EMEA, APAC or Americas time zones. The…” Read that statement together with the responsibilities below to understand the likely balance between delivery, coordination and technical decision-making. The role belongs to the embedded and systems software area, but that label is only a guide to the work; the employer’s own requirements remain decisive. Before applying, check the original listing for reporting lines, product or team assignment, employment terms and any details that may have changed since this copy was checked. Where this page says a fact is not specified, treat it as an open question rather than an implied promise.

What the responsibilities signal. The posting specifically names “Write reliable, efficient code for products and developer tools, with attention to user experience.”; “Take part in product-roadmap discussions at company sprints every six months.”; “Deepen skills in Linux and the programming languages used by the assigned team.”. For each duty, identify a project where you performed comparable work and be ready to describe the context, your own contribution, constraints, decisions, and measurable result. Explain how you moved from the initial need to implementation, review, release or operational follow-through, where those stages apply. If the work involved other teams or users, distinguish your decisions from the group’s contribution. Avoid presenting a technology keyword as proof by itself: connect it to the problem you solved, the scale or complexity involved, and what changed after your work. The source may contain additional duties; review it directly before preparing your application.

How to read the requirements. The listed qualifications include “A degree in computer science, business informatics, mathematics or another STEM subject with programming courses, plus the academic record requested by the employer.”; “Ability to deliver quality code in at least one of Python, Rust, C/C++, Go, JavaScript or Java.”; “Experience using Ubuntu or another Linux distribution and evidence of software projects beyond coursework.”. Mark each requirement as demonstrated, adjacent experience.

Benefits

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our 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
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

About Canonical

Canonical publishes Ubuntu and develops open-source products for cloud, AI, connected devices and enterprise infrastructure. It describes most engineering roles as home based, with periodic in-person team gatherings.

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Source checked: 2026-10-16

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