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 an Ubuntu Software Engineer to work on the Ubuntu Engineering organization. You'll be involved in designing, engineering, and integrating open source software. This position requires a strong understanding of quality, performance, and resilience in software.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in software engineering, particularly with open source technologies. You care deeply about quality, performance, and resilience in software, and you are comfortable with both designing and engineering new software as well as packaging, integrating, testing, and shipping software. You thrive in a distributed team environment and are excited about collaborating with colleagues from around the world.
You are familiar with the Ubuntu platform and its applications in various sectors, including public cloud, data science, AI, and IoT. Your experience allows you to integrate the freshest open source software and provide robust upgrade paths for users. You understand the importance of community and are eager to contribute to the developer experience across different user levels, from students to high-performance engineering teams.
What you'll do
As an Ubuntu Software Engineer, you will work across the breadth of the Ubuntu Engineering organization. Your responsibilities will include designing and engineering new software, integrating open source software, and ensuring that the software meets high standards of quality and performance. You will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers and contribute to the future of Ubuntu, enabling innovation for millions of users worldwide.
You will also be involved in packaging and testing software, ensuring that it is ready for deployment in various environments. Your role will require you to think critically about software design and implementation, and you will have the opportunity to learn new skills and raise your game in a supportive environment.
What we offer
Canonical offers a unique opportunity to work in a global distributed team, with the flexibility of remote work. You will be part of a company that values diversity and fosters an inclusive workplace. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe that diverse perspectives lead to better products and a better work environment.
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