Junior Ubuntu Software Engineer - Canonical

About the Role

Canonical is hiring Junior Software Engineers to join our Ubuntu Engineering organization. You will work on the world's most deployed open-source operating system, contributing to projects that power public clouds, data science, AI, and IoT.

As a junior engineer, you will have the opportunity to work across four key teams:

• Foundations: Maintaining core utilities, compilers, toolchains, and bootloaders.
• Server: Leading the design and evolution of Ubuntu Server.
• Desktop: Driving Ubuntu Desktop, including immutable desktop, WSL, and Flutter-based applications.
• Debcrafters: Managing the health and maintenance of the Ubuntu archive.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and ship software using Rust, Go, Python, and C/C++.
• Package, integrate, test, and upload open-source software to Ubuntu repositories.
• Debug complex issues and deliver robust solutions.
• Author and improve technical and community documentation.
• Contribute to upstream and neighboring open-source projects.
• Collaborate within a globally distributed team.

What We Are Looking For

• Exceptional academic track record (High School and University).
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science/STEM, or a compelling narrative of an alternative path.
• Passion for open-source software and a drive to go above and beyond.
• Proficiency or 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).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Familiarity with Linux distributions and system debugging tools.
• Experience with automation tooling and CI/CD systems.
• Prior contributions to open-source projects.

What We Offer

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 USD per year.
• Annual compensation reviews and performance-driven bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits including holiday leave, parental leave, and wellness platforms.
• Travel opportunities and upgrades for long-haul company events.