Graduate Software Engineer, Open Source and Linux, Canonical Ubuntu
CanonicalPosted June 6, 2025
Remote
Full Time
Job Description
Canonical is seeking graduate software engineers to work on open source software projects across various technologies and systems, contributing to the Ubuntu platform and engaging with the global open source community. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality code, collaborating remotely with international teams, and participating in global sprints and community interactions.
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
- •Compensation/salary range is considered and revisited annually, with performance-driven bonuses or commissions
- •Work schedule is Monday to Friday, with weekends and nights generally off, and opportunities for international travel twice a year for company events
- •Work environment perks include a globally remote work setup, twice-yearly in-person team sprints, and a balanced approach to local needs and fairness
- •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, opportunity to travel to new locations, and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
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