About Canonical
Empowering the world with open-source software
Key Highlights
- Developers of Ubuntu, used by millions globally
- Headquartered in London with a remote-first policy
- Serves enterprise clients like Google and Microsoft
- Privately held with significant funding from various investors
Canonical Ltd., headquartered in London, is the driving force behind Ubuntu, one of the world's most popular open-source operating systems. With a focus on cloud computing, IoT, and container orchestration, Canonical serves a diverse range of clients, including major enterprises like Google and Micr...
🎁 Benefits
Canonical offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a remote-first work environment, allowing employees to work from any...
🌟 Culture
Canonical promotes a remote-friendly culture that values open-source contributions and encourages innovation. The company emphasizes transparency and ...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Canonical is hiring a Software Engineer for their OEM Delivery Team to ensure Ubuntu functions well on systems. You'll work closely with project managers and engineers to solve critical system-level problems. This role requires strong debugging skills and a passion for Linux.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in software engineering with a focus on Linux systems — your experience includes participation in open-source development projects, and you are passionate about Linux and open-source technologies. You possess excellent English-language communication skills, especially in online environments, which allows you to collaborate effectively with globally-distributed teams. Your time-management skills are proven, and you thrive in a self-motivated environment.
What you'll do
As a Software Engineer at Canonical, you will work closely with project managers and Field/QA engineers to identify, triage, and fix critical system-level problems. You will collaborate with upstream projects to find and apply patches for bugs affecting OEM/ODM customers, ensuring that Ubuntu operates seamlessly on various systems. Your role will also involve championing locally-developed patches for inclusion in the upstream package, providing software and system engineering services tailored to OEM and ODM customers. Occasionally, you may be required to travel internationally to collaborate with partners in the EU, USA, China, and Taiwan.
What we offer
At Canonical, you will have the opportunity to work with leading technology partners and contribute to innovative projects that impact millions of users. We foster a collaborative environment where you can grow your skills and make a significant impact in the open-source community. Join us in our mission to deliver world-class software and services that meet the world's computing needs.
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