Graduate Software Engineer, Open Source and Linux, Canonical Ubuntu
CanonicalRemote
Full Time
Posted December 19, 2025
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Job Description
A graduate software engineering role focused on developing high-quality, open source software across various technologies and systems, with opportunities to contribute to Ubuntu and engage with the global open source community, all within a remote work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Shape the product roadmap through global sprints every six months
- 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 and awareness of security in software 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 weekend or night work, and holidays observed
Work environment perks include a distributed remote work setup, twice-yearly in-person team sprints, and opportunities to travel to new locations
Additional benefits include a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year, annual compensation review, recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, Team Member Assistance Program, wellness platform, and travel upgrades for company events
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