Linux Software Engineer - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon (multiple roles and seniority levels)

Remote

Full Time

Posted November 28, 2025

$2k - $2k

Remote

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets.

Collaborating proactively within a distributed team
Fostering a software ecosystem with seamless user experience for all Ubuntu users
Evaluating contributions of other engineers to maintain high-quality software standards.
Playing a role in shaping the future of Ubuntu via both - new ideas in your areas of interest and advising on work being done elsewhere
Collaborating with other teams in the Ubuntu and Debian communities, with upstream projects, and commercially supported customers
Debugging issues on open source code and team maintained code.
Helping our our customers to integrate their apps, SDKs, build OS images, optimize applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server
Working with a team to maintain Ubuntu, silicon features, and silicon-optimized packages across platforms and technologies such as:
Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal events

Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
You love technology and working with brilliant people
You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
You value building partnerships with a diverse set of internal and external groups
Strong fundamentals in C, C++ and Python
Experience or interest in learning Linux distribution packaging
Experience or Interest in open source maintenance or contribution and licenses
Fundamental understanding of package management and dependency resolution

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
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 to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events