OverviewCanonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the general enterprise and technology markets.
Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.
The company has ****+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles.
Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
We are hiring **** and **** Graduate Software Engineers into engineering teams around the world.
As a global platform company we offer a wide range of software engineering challenges, in both open source products and commercial business systems.
We work with languages including Python, Golang, Rust, C/C++, JavaScript and Bash, from the lowest levels of the Linux system up to desktop applications and containers.
We engage with the open source community and focus on building teams that collaborate effectively in the ecosystem.
This is full-time work, five days a week with generally no weekends or nights, and holidays observed; we expect productive engagement Monday to Friday.Location: This is a Globally remote role.ResponsibilitiesShaping the roadmap for your product at global sprints every six monthsFocusing on design and user experience, even for developer tooling and command line appsWriting high quality, resilient and performant code, potentially serving millions of demanding daily usersWorking towards mastery of key programming languages and Linux system knowledgeEngaging with users and the open source community through code reviews and issue trackersResponding to customer issues as a priority, developing an understanding of enterprise requirementsDeveloping skills and awareness of security in software design and implementationWhat we are looking forExceptional academic track record from both high school and universityUndergraduate degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Mathematics or another STEM discipline with programming coursesConfidence to get started and deliver high quality code in one of Python, Rust, C/C++, Golang, JavaScript or JavaExperience with Ubuntu or another Linux distributionTrack record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding resultsResult-oriented and organized, with the drive to meet commitmentsPersonal projects in technology and software engineering beyond the curriculumProfessional written and spoken EnglishExcellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountabilityPersonal responsibility and accountabilityThoughtfulness, self-awareness and the ability to reflect and developAbility to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks longNice-to-have skillsUpstream open source contributionsPackaging and Linux distribution contributions - Debian, Fedora, Arch, Nix or anotherLeadership and organization skillsPresentation and writing skillsBusiness and commercial interestsWhat we offerDistributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveTeam Member Assistance Program & Wellness PlatformOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source.
As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software.
We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company.
We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.
Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in ****.
Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.Canonical is an equal opportunity employerWe are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination.
Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products.
Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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