Graduate Software Engineer, Open Source and Linux, Canonical Ubuntu

Canonical

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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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