Graduate Software Engineer, Open Source and Linux, Canonical Ubuntu
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Posted November 21, 2025
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Job Description
Canonical is seeking graduate software engineers to work on open source software across various technologies and systems, contributing to impactful projects in a remote, collaborative environment. The role involves designing, coding, and engaging with the open source community to develop high-quality, performant software for a global user base.
Key Responsibilities
- Shape the product roadmap through global sprints and planning sessions
- Design and improve user experience for developer tools and command-line applications
- Write high-quality, resilient, and performant code serving millions of users
- Develop expertise in key programming languages and Linux system knowledge
- Engage with the open source community via code reviews and issue tracking
- Respond to customer issues and understand enterprise requirements
- Develop skills in software security design and implementation
Requirements
- Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Mathematics or another STEM discipline with programming courses
- Confidence to get started and deliver high quality code in one of Python, Rust, C, C++, Golang, JavaScript or Java
- Experience with Ubuntu or another Linux distribution
- Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results
- Result-oriented and organized, with the drive to meet commitments
- Personal projects in technology and software engineering beyond the curriculum
- Professional written and spoken English
- Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
- Personal responsibility and accountability
- Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range is considered based on location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and potential bonuses or commissions
Work schedule is Monday to Friday, with generally no weekends or nights required, and opportunities for international travel twice a year for company events
Work environment perks include a distributed remote work environment, twice-yearly in-person team sprints, and opportunities to meet colleagues in interesting locations
Additional benefits include a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, recognition rewards, a Team Member Assistance Program, wellness platform, and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
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