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Graduate Software Engineer, Open Source and Linux, Canonical Ubuntu

Canonical
Remote
Full Time
Posted January 26, 2026
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Job Description

A Graduate Software Engineer at Canonical will work on open source software projects across various technologies and levels of the Linux system, contributing high-quality code, engaging with the open source community, and developing skills in software design, security, and user experience in a globally remote, collaborative 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
  • Thoughtfulness, self-awareness and the ability to reflect and develop
  • 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 recognition rewards
Work schedule is Monday to Friday, with most teams working from home and occasional in-person team sprints twice a year
Work environment perks include a distributed work environment, personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and wellness platform
Additional benefits include a performance-driven annual bonus or commission, recognition rewards, opportunity to travel to new locations, priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events, Team Member Assistance Program, and opportunity for international travel for company events

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