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Junior Ubuntu Software Engineer

Canonical
Remote
Full Time
Posted November 7, 2025
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Job Description

Canonical is seeking junior engineers to contribute to the development, packaging, testing, and maintenance of Ubuntu's open source software platform, working across various teams to ensure performance, resilience, and innovation in a remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and ship foundational systems software and applications in Rust, Go, Flutter, and Python
  • Integrate open source software from boot firmware to cloud applications deployment
  • Package open source software for distribution using Debian and Snap packaging methods
  • Automate the build, testing, and shipping processes for Ubuntu
  • Maintain and evolve the Ubuntu Linux distribution and its repositories
  • Debug issues and develop robust solutions
  • Contribute to upstream and related open source projects
  • Create and improve technical and community documentation
  • Collaborate with a globally distributed team
  • Continuously learn and develop technical and professional skills

Requirements

  • An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
  • Drive and a track record of going above and beyond expectations
  • A passion for open source software
  • Experience with Rust, Go, Python, Flutter or C C
  • Professional written and spoken English
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range is considered based on location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and more frequent reviews for graduates and associates
Performance-driven annual bonus
Distributed work environment with remote roles in every time zone
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Recognition rewards
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Team Member Assistance Program
Wellness Platform
Opportunity to travel twice a year for company events, with travel upgrades and Priority Pass for long haul flights

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