Software Engineer

Canonical; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Canonical is seeking a software engineer to work on challenges across its product suite and open-source initiatives. You will contribute to systems powering Ubuntu and related technologies used by developers and organisations worldwide.

You will collaborate with distributed teams to design, implement, and maintain production software, participate in code reviews, and help drive technical problem‑solving. This role requires learning new tools as projects evolve and occasional travel for company

Qualifications

• Undergrad CS or related STEM degree or proven equivalent background.
• Strong academic track record throughout schooling.
• Proven ability to deliver results beyond expectations.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Willingness to travel up to 2 weeks twice yearly.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable code following standards.
• Participate in design reviews and architectural discussions.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and optimise performance.
• Learn new tools and technologies as projects evolve.
• Collaborate with distributed teams across time zones.

Skills

Rust

Go

Python

Flutter

C/C++

English communication

Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related STEM

Tools

CI/CD platforms

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Batch: 2024/2025/2026.

About the role:

• Work on software engineering challenges across Canonical's product suite and open-source initiatives
• Contribute to systems that power Ubuntu and related technologies used by millions of developers and organisations worldwide
• Collaborate with distributed teams to design, implement, and maintain production software
• Engage in code review, architecture discussions, and technical problem-solving

What we're looking for:

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, a related STEM field, or a well-documented alternative background demonstrating equivalent capability
• Demonstrated excellence in academics throughout secondary and tertiary education
• Proven track record of delivering results that go beyond initial expectations
• Fluency in at least one of: Rust, Go, Python, Flutter, or C/C++
• Deep commitment to the open-source software movement and its principles
• Articulate written and verbal communication in English at a professional level
• Strong interpersonal abilities and natural collaborator in team environments
• Willingness to travel up to twice annually for company events, with trips lasting up to two weeks

Desirable experience:

• Hands-on knowledge of Linux distributions and their internals
• Proficiency with system debugging methodologies and diagnostic tools
• Background in CI/CD platforms and infrastructure automation frameworks
• Previous contributions to open-source codebases or communities

What this role involves:

• Writing clean, maintainable code that adheres to established standards
• Participating in design reviews and architectural decisions
• Troubleshooting complex issues and optimising performance
• Learning new tools and technologies as projects evolve
• Working across time zones with remote colleagues