Junior Ubuntu Software Engineer
CanonicalRemote
Full Time
Posted April 1, 2026
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Job Description
Canonical is seeking junior engineers to contribute to the development, packaging, testing, and maintenance of Ubuntu and its open source software ecosystem, working across various teams to ensure performance, resilience, and innovation in open source operating systems.
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 using Debian and Snap packaging methods
- Automate build, testing, and shipping processes for Ubuntu
- Maintain and evolve the Linux distribution and its repositories
- Debug issues and develop robust solutions
- Contribute to upstream and related open source projects
- Collaborate with a globally distributed team
- Create and improve technical and community documentation
- Continuously learn and develop technical and professional skills
Requirements
- An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path demonstrating relevant skills and experience.
- 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 skills.
- 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 performance-driven bonuses
Work schedule includes remote roles in every time zone, with opportunities for 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, recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and a Team Member Assistance Program
Additional benefits include wellness platform access, opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues, priority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company events
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