Canonical Group Ltd is seeking an IoT Solutions Architecture Manager to lead a remote team of Field engineers in Presales and Professional Services activities. This role focuses on assisting customers with solution architecture, design, and delivery, primarily within the Americas region. Candidates should possess strong embedded Linux skills and experience in managing client engagements, along with a passion for technology and open source innovation. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is required, with competitive compensation and additional benefits provided.
07/05/2026
Full time
Canonical Group Ltd is seeking an IoT Solutions Architecture Manager to lead a remote team of Field engineers in Presales and Professional Services activities. This role focuses on assisting customers with solution architecture, design, and delivery, primarily within the Americas region. Candidates should possess strong embedded Linux skills and experience in managing client engagements, along with a passion for technology and open source innovation. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is required, with competitive compensation and additional benefits provided.
Home Based - Americas; Home based - EMEA The Software Alliances team at Canonical works with leading software companies to optimize and enable their products with Ubuntu and other Canonical software, for instance our AI offerings. We develop joint product roadmaps, drive delivery, and formulate go to market plans, content and processes, enabling differentiated offerings and robust product life cycle support anchored to best in class Canonical products. Enterprises are able to receive the benefits of open source, securely maintained, and validated solutions from cloud to edge, whether purchased from Canonical, embedded in Alliance partners' products, or accessed through the cloud. The successful candidate is someone who has a background in technology, engineering or product management and is interested in continuing to grow their career in business development. If you are someone who can navigate complex new technical challenges, learn quickly, and architect solutions and strategies across global teams, this challenging role is for you. This role is ideal for early career professionals with up to 7 years of experience. Location: This role will be based remotely in the Americas or EMEA region. The role entails Collaborating with product, engineering, alliance and marketing teams at partners to align on open source strategies. Capturing partner requirements, evaluating gaps, and identifying Canonical opportunities. Coordinating with marketing and product teams on messaging, content creation, and launch plans. Creating partner- and customer facing materials like reference architectures, joint blueprints, webinars, presentations, videos, and white papers. Driving Ubuntu adoption within targeted alliance accounts, advocating its benefits to stakeholders and working with partners on enablement training for their development, delivery, support and commercial teams. Influencing alliance partners to build with Canonical technology. Up to 25% travel, including internationally, for internal conferences and to drive partnerships in person. What we are looking for in you Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path. Bachelor's degree in science, technology and/or engineering. Experience in software development and system architecture. Customer facing experience in software engineering, product management, business development, technology strategy or similar functions. Excellent communication skills across all levels of stakeholders - individual contributors to the C suite; ability to grasp complex material and synthesize key points. Ability to think and work at both strategic and tactical levels. Disciplined and self motivated for a remote first workplace environment. Nice-to-have skills and experience Experience with open source software and open source business models. Team leadership, product management or program management experience. Understanding of marketing and go to market strategy. Sector specific experience in finance, telecommunications, automotive, or public sectors. Working knowledge of independent hardware and software vendor go to market motions. Post graduate degree in science, technology or engineering field. What we offer colleagues 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. Employee Assistance Programme. Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues. Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer.
07/05/2026
Full time
Home Based - Americas; Home based - EMEA The Software Alliances team at Canonical works with leading software companies to optimize and enable their products with Ubuntu and other Canonical software, for instance our AI offerings. We develop joint product roadmaps, drive delivery, and formulate go to market plans, content and processes, enabling differentiated offerings and robust product life cycle support anchored to best in class Canonical products. Enterprises are able to receive the benefits of open source, securely maintained, and validated solutions from cloud to edge, whether purchased from Canonical, embedded in Alliance partners' products, or accessed through the cloud. The successful candidate is someone who has a background in technology, engineering or product management and is interested in continuing to grow their career in business development. If you are someone who can navigate complex new technical challenges, learn quickly, and architect solutions and strategies across global teams, this challenging role is for you. This role is ideal for early career professionals with up to 7 years of experience. Location: This role will be based remotely in the Americas or EMEA region. The role entails Collaborating with product, engineering, alliance and marketing teams at partners to align on open source strategies. Capturing partner requirements, evaluating gaps, and identifying Canonical opportunities. Coordinating with marketing and product teams on messaging, content creation, and launch plans. Creating partner- and customer facing materials like reference architectures, joint blueprints, webinars, presentations, videos, and white papers. Driving Ubuntu adoption within targeted alliance accounts, advocating its benefits to stakeholders and working with partners on enablement training for their development, delivery, support and commercial teams. Influencing alliance partners to build with Canonical technology. Up to 25% travel, including internationally, for internal conferences and to drive partnerships in person. What we are looking for in you Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path. Bachelor's degree in science, technology and/or engineering. Experience in software development and system architecture. Customer facing experience in software engineering, product management, business development, technology strategy or similar functions. Excellent communication skills across all levels of stakeholders - individual contributors to the C suite; ability to grasp complex material and synthesize key points. Ability to think and work at both strategic and tactical levels. Disciplined and self motivated for a remote first workplace environment. Nice-to-have skills and experience Experience with open source software and open source business models. Team leadership, product management or program management experience. Understanding of marketing and go to market strategy. Sector specific experience in finance, telecommunications, automotive, or public sectors. Working knowledge of independent hardware and software vendor go to market motions. Post graduate degree in science, technology or engineering field. What we offer colleagues 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. Employee Assistance Programme. Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues. Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer.
IoT Solutions Architecture Manager (Americas only) Home based - Worldwide Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder-led, profitable and growing. We are hiring an IoT Solutions Architecture Manager to lead a regionally-focused team of Field engineers in Presales and Professional Services activities, by helping customers with solution architecture, design and delivery. Location: This is a remote role, running a team in one of three Geos, Americas, EMEA or APAC. You will therefore need to be located in one of those three Geos to manage that specific team that spans few timezones from you. Our Internet of Things mission is to enable companies to make fleets of very secure connected devices. Canonical provides the base Ubuntu OS and kernel, with secure update and management mechanisms. Our customers create mission-critical control systems, gateways and appliances that need to meet stringent quality and security requirements, and we aspire to bring this level of security to the wider consumer electronics and device market. Our Field Engineers are thought leaders helping our customers solve hard problems. They are accomplished technologists that take a hands on approach to embedded Linux strategy and delivery. They have a passion to help customers achieve ambitious technical and business goals, and to show how the Canonical approach to open source and connected devices brings best of breed thinking to the emerging field of edge compute. They also care to develop their colleagues, helping them deepen their understanding of the technology, their ability to manage time, and their awareness of customer business thinking for continuous improvement and personal development. This career opportunity requires a unique blend of skills. Successful candidates will know Linux well and be proficient coders and scripters. They will have experience of low level Linux boot, BIOS, firmware and embedded software development methodologies. They also enjoy the pace of change and diversity of client engagements with driven and ambitious technology entrepreneurs. Competitive, business focused technologists at heart, they are also team drivers that take pride in team and company wins. The role entails Lead and develop a team of Field engineers, ranging from graduate to senior, in the areas of Presales and Professional Services Solve customer problems by promoting our technologies and being a trusted advisor Work remotely in a single major time zone Coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback Identify and measure team health indicators Implement disciplined engineering processes Represent your team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customers Develop and evangelise great engineering and organisational practices Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects Be an active part of the leadership team, collaborating with other leaders What we are looking for in you Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related technical field Extensive embedded Linux experience - Yocto or other Fluency in at least one of Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust Ability to manage a small team Experience with customer engagements Professional written and spoken English Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Result oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments An ability to communicate the business benefits of technology An humble learner and quick study Other desirable traits include RTOS experience, additional languages (both the programming and human kinds), and previous experience working in a remote first, diverse, distributed company. What we offer you 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 recognise 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 Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and others Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
07/05/2026
Full time
IoT Solutions Architecture Manager (Americas only) Home based - Worldwide Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder-led, profitable and growing. We are hiring an IoT Solutions Architecture Manager to lead a regionally-focused team of Field engineers in Presales and Professional Services activities, by helping customers with solution architecture, design and delivery. Location: This is a remote role, running a team in one of three Geos, Americas, EMEA or APAC. You will therefore need to be located in one of those three Geos to manage that specific team that spans few timezones from you. Our Internet of Things mission is to enable companies to make fleets of very secure connected devices. Canonical provides the base Ubuntu OS and kernel, with secure update and management mechanisms. Our customers create mission-critical control systems, gateways and appliances that need to meet stringent quality and security requirements, and we aspire to bring this level of security to the wider consumer electronics and device market. Our Field Engineers are thought leaders helping our customers solve hard problems. They are accomplished technologists that take a hands on approach to embedded Linux strategy and delivery. They have a passion to help customers achieve ambitious technical and business goals, and to show how the Canonical approach to open source and connected devices brings best of breed thinking to the emerging field of edge compute. They also care to develop their colleagues, helping them deepen their understanding of the technology, their ability to manage time, and their awareness of customer business thinking for continuous improvement and personal development. This career opportunity requires a unique blend of skills. Successful candidates will know Linux well and be proficient coders and scripters. They will have experience of low level Linux boot, BIOS, firmware and embedded software development methodologies. They also enjoy the pace of change and diversity of client engagements with driven and ambitious technology entrepreneurs. Competitive, business focused technologists at heart, they are also team drivers that take pride in team and company wins. The role entails Lead and develop a team of Field engineers, ranging from graduate to senior, in the areas of Presales and Professional Services Solve customer problems by promoting our technologies and being a trusted advisor Work remotely in a single major time zone Coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback Identify and measure team health indicators Implement disciplined engineering processes Represent your team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customers Develop and evangelise great engineering and organisational practices Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects Be an active part of the leadership team, collaborating with other leaders What we are looking for in you Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related technical field Extensive embedded Linux experience - Yocto or other Fluency in at least one of Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust Ability to manage a small team Experience with customer engagements Professional written and spoken English Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Result oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments An ability to communicate the business benefits of technology An humble learner and quick study Other desirable traits include RTOS experience, additional languages (both the programming and human kinds), and previous experience working in a remote first, diverse, distributed company. What we offer you 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 recognise 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 Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and others Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and very few roles based in offices. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder led, profitable and growing. We are hiring a Solutions Architect for Automotive to help our partners (companies like Mercedes, Ford, GM, Elektrobit, Intel, Nvidia, Google, Dell, HP, Accenture, Tata and the like) and prospects understand and embrace our open source platform for themselves and their customers. Our worldwide field engineering team apply expert insights to real-world customer problems, enabling the enterprise adoption of Ubuntu, OpenStack, Kubernetes, AI/MLOps and a wide range of associated technologies. We are experts in the whole open source stack, from kernel to desktop, from cloud to embedded. And we continue to expand our range of offerings to bring our security, management and developer experience to the smallest Linux environments and devices. Our team is also interested in business problems - building things reliably, efficiently and cost-effectively, and we have to learn to speak the language of our customers and their industries. Beyond an expected Automotive expertise, this career opportunity requires a unique blend of skills. Successful candidates will know Linux well and be proficient coders and scripters. They will have experience of low-level Linux boot, BIOS, firmware and embedded software development methodologies. They also enjoy the pace of change and diversity of client engagements with driven and ambitious technology entrepreneurs. Competitive, business focused technologists at heart, they are also dedicated team players that take pride in team and company wins. We often say that our field engineers have 'the hardest job at Canonical' because customers can ask about any aspect of our solutions and products and expect a thoughtful, well informed answer. We always want to do the best thing for our partners and customers, regardless of our company interests, and field engineers are the people we trust to ensure that is true. Location: This is a home based role, we are hiring worldwide. What your day will look like Engage customers during presales to gather requirements and explain our technology Liaise with other Canonical's experts (mastering the Cloud, Kubernetes, Security or Safety, etc) to aggregate our collective knowledge into comprehensive solutions for our prospective clients Participate to the delivery of select projects related to Embedded Linux, including demos and PoCs Convey market requirements to key stakeholders in our organization, and sometimes participate to the development or refining of generic solutions to unlock market potential Be both a customer advocate and a trusted advisor to Canonical If you have a passion for the latest open source technologies applied to Automotive, if you want to play an active role in building Software Defined Vehicles, if you are curious with a will to learn how to leverage and adapt Cloud technologies to the embedded world, you will love working at Canonical. What we are looking for in you Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field Solid embedded Linux experience - Yocto or RTOS Fluency in Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust Professional written and spoken English in addition to the local language Excellent communication and presentation skills Interest in customer facing engagement, including pitching, demonstrating and understanding customer environment and needs Result oriented, ability to multi task A personal drive to meet commitments An humble learner and quick study Relevant experience in the Automotive industry Albeit many projects can be done remotely, the successful candidate will be willing to travel up to 30% of the time for customer meetings, company events, and conferences Additional skills that you might also bring (but not mandatory) Experience with ISO26262 and/or ISO21434 Experience with customer engagements What we offer you 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 recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance driven annual bonus. 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 - we've been working remotely since 2004! Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and others Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st century digital business. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
07/05/2026
Full time
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and very few roles based in offices. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder led, profitable and growing. We are hiring a Solutions Architect for Automotive to help our partners (companies like Mercedes, Ford, GM, Elektrobit, Intel, Nvidia, Google, Dell, HP, Accenture, Tata and the like) and prospects understand and embrace our open source platform for themselves and their customers. Our worldwide field engineering team apply expert insights to real-world customer problems, enabling the enterprise adoption of Ubuntu, OpenStack, Kubernetes, AI/MLOps and a wide range of associated technologies. We are experts in the whole open source stack, from kernel to desktop, from cloud to embedded. And we continue to expand our range of offerings to bring our security, management and developer experience to the smallest Linux environments and devices. Our team is also interested in business problems - building things reliably, efficiently and cost-effectively, and we have to learn to speak the language of our customers and their industries. Beyond an expected Automotive expertise, this career opportunity requires a unique blend of skills. Successful candidates will know Linux well and be proficient coders and scripters. They will have experience of low-level Linux boot, BIOS, firmware and embedded software development methodologies. They also enjoy the pace of change and diversity of client engagements with driven and ambitious technology entrepreneurs. Competitive, business focused technologists at heart, they are also dedicated team players that take pride in team and company wins. We often say that our field engineers have 'the hardest job at Canonical' because customers can ask about any aspect of our solutions and products and expect a thoughtful, well informed answer. We always want to do the best thing for our partners and customers, regardless of our company interests, and field engineers are the people we trust to ensure that is true. Location: This is a home based role, we are hiring worldwide. What your day will look like Engage customers during presales to gather requirements and explain our technology Liaise with other Canonical's experts (mastering the Cloud, Kubernetes, Security or Safety, etc) to aggregate our collective knowledge into comprehensive solutions for our prospective clients Participate to the delivery of select projects related to Embedded Linux, including demos and PoCs Convey market requirements to key stakeholders in our organization, and sometimes participate to the development or refining of generic solutions to unlock market potential Be both a customer advocate and a trusted advisor to Canonical If you have a passion for the latest open source technologies applied to Automotive, if you want to play an active role in building Software Defined Vehicles, if you are curious with a will to learn how to leverage and adapt Cloud technologies to the embedded world, you will love working at Canonical. What we are looking for in you Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field Solid embedded Linux experience - Yocto or RTOS Fluency in Golang, Python, C, C++, or Rust Professional written and spoken English in addition to the local language Excellent communication and presentation skills Interest in customer facing engagement, including pitching, demonstrating and understanding customer environment and needs Result oriented, ability to multi task A personal drive to meet commitments An humble learner and quick study Relevant experience in the Automotive industry Albeit many projects can be done remotely, the successful candidate will be willing to travel up to 30% of the time for customer meetings, company events, and conferences Additional skills that you might also bring (but not mandatory) Experience with ISO26262 and/or ISO21434 Experience with customer engagements What we offer you 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 recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance driven annual bonus. 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 - we've been working remotely since 2004! Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and others Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st century digital business. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
Python and Kubernetes Software Engineer - Data, Workflows, AI/ML & Analytics Home based - Worldwide Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and very few roles based in offices. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder led, profitable and growing. We are hiring Python and Kubernetes Specialist Engineers focused on Data, Workflows, AI/ML and Analytics Solutions to join our teams building open source solutions for public cloud and private infrastructure. As a software engineer on the team, you'll collaborate on end-to-end data analytics and MLOps solutions composed of popular, open-source, machine learning tools, such as Kubeflow, MLFlow, DVC, and Feast. You may also work on ETL, data governance and visualization tools like Apache SuperSet, dbt, workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow and Temporal, or data warehouse solutions such as Apache Trino, or ClickHouse. These solutions may be run on servers or on the cloud, on machines or on Kubernetes, on developer desktops, or as web services. We serve the needs of individuals and community members as much as the needs of our Global 2000 and Fortune 500 customers; we make our primary work available free of charge and our Pro subscriptions are also available to individuals for personal use at no cost. Our goal is to enable more people to enjoy the benefits of open source, regardless of their circumstances. Location This initiative spans many teams that are home-based and in multiple time zones. We believe in distributed collaboration but we also try to ensure that colleagues have company during their work hours! Successful candidates will join a team where most members and your manager are broadly in the same time zone so that you have the benefits of constant collaboration and discussion. What your day will look like Develop your understanding of the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking, and storage, to the application layer Design, build and maintain solutions that will be deployed on public and private clouds and local workstations Master distributed systems concepts such as observability, identity, tracing Work with both Kubernetes and machine-oriented open source applications Collaborate proactively with a distributed team of engineers, designers and product managers Debug issues and interact in public with upstream and Ubuntu communities Generate and discuss ideas, and collaborate on finding good solutions What we are looking for in you Professional or academic software delivery using Python 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 Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results Passion for technology evidenced by personal projects and initiatives The work ethic and confidence to shine alongside motivated colleagues Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Appreciative of diversity, polite and effective in a multi-cultural, multi-national organisation Thoughtfulness and self-motivation Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long Additional skills that would be nice to have The following skills may be helpful to you in the role, but we don't expect everyone to bring all of them. Proven track record of building highly automated machine learning solutions, data pipelines, or orchestrating workflows for the cloud. Hands on experience with machine learning libraries, or tools. Experience with container technologies (Docker, LXD, Kubernetes, etc.) Experience with public clouds (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Working knowledge of cloud computing Passionate about software quality and testing Experience working on an open source project What we offer colleagues 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 recognise 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 Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are principal values of Canonical. We are committed to fair hiring throughout. Human Resources will review all applicant data in a methodical and confidential manner.
07/05/2026
Full time
Python and Kubernetes Software Engineer - Data, Workflows, AI/ML & Analytics Home based - Worldwide Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and very few roles based in offices. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder led, profitable and growing. We are hiring Python and Kubernetes Specialist Engineers focused on Data, Workflows, AI/ML and Analytics Solutions to join our teams building open source solutions for public cloud and private infrastructure. As a software engineer on the team, you'll collaborate on end-to-end data analytics and MLOps solutions composed of popular, open-source, machine learning tools, such as Kubeflow, MLFlow, DVC, and Feast. You may also work on ETL, data governance and visualization tools like Apache SuperSet, dbt, workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow and Temporal, or data warehouse solutions such as Apache Trino, or ClickHouse. These solutions may be run on servers or on the cloud, on machines or on Kubernetes, on developer desktops, or as web services. We serve the needs of individuals and community members as much as the needs of our Global 2000 and Fortune 500 customers; we make our primary work available free of charge and our Pro subscriptions are also available to individuals for personal use at no cost. Our goal is to enable more people to enjoy the benefits of open source, regardless of their circumstances. Location This initiative spans many teams that are home-based and in multiple time zones. We believe in distributed collaboration but we also try to ensure that colleagues have company during their work hours! Successful candidates will join a team where most members and your manager are broadly in the same time zone so that you have the benefits of constant collaboration and discussion. What your day will look like Develop your understanding of the entire Linux stack, from kernel, networking, and storage, to the application layer Design, build and maintain solutions that will be deployed on public and private clouds and local workstations Master distributed systems concepts such as observability, identity, tracing Work with both Kubernetes and machine-oriented open source applications Collaborate proactively with a distributed team of engineers, designers and product managers Debug issues and interact in public with upstream and Ubuntu communities Generate and discuss ideas, and collaborate on finding good solutions What we are looking for in you Professional or academic software delivery using Python 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 Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results Passion for technology evidenced by personal projects and initiatives The work ethic and confidence to shine alongside motivated colleagues Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Appreciative of diversity, polite and effective in a multi-cultural, multi-national organisation Thoughtfulness and self-motivation Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long Additional skills that would be nice to have The following skills may be helpful to you in the role, but we don't expect everyone to bring all of them. Proven track record of building highly automated machine learning solutions, data pipelines, or orchestrating workflows for the cloud. Hands on experience with machine learning libraries, or tools. Experience with container technologies (Docker, LXD, Kubernetes, etc.) Experience with public clouds (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Working knowledge of cloud computing Passionate about software quality and testing Experience working on an open source project What we offer colleagues 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 recognise 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 Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are principal values of Canonical. We are committed to fair hiring throughout. Human Resources will review all applicant data in a methodical and confidential manner.
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Canonical has over 1,200 colleagues in more than 75 countries and focuses on remote first work, meeting in person two to four times a year. This is a general track role for every Python team at Canonical, across all levels of seniority. Apply if you are an outstanding Python engineer who is passionate about open source software and the broader ecosystem. Location: Remote - Python engineering roles in every time zone. What your day will look like Write high-quality, well-designed, and well tested Python code Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team Display technical leadership at Canonical and in our communities Debug issues and produce high quality fixes Contribute to technical documentation to make it the best of its kind Work from home with global travel twice a year for company events What we are looking for in you Exceptional academic track record (high school and university) Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling alternative path Drive and a track record of exceeding expectations Well organised, self starting, and able to deliver on schedule Professional manner in interactions with colleagues, partners, and community Experience writing thoroughly designed, modern, maintainable Python Conscientiousness and detail orientation with a focus on performance Proficient written and spoken English Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) Excellent interpersonal, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Passion, thoughtfulness, and self motivation Strong communication and presentation skills Result oriented, personally driven to meet commitments Able to travel twice a year for company events, up to two weeks each Additional skills that you might also bring Experience with container technologies such as LXD, Docker, and Kubernetes Understanding of build systems and toolchains, including for cross compilation Additional languages (Golang, Rust, C, C++) Deep quality and test engineering Web or Flutter front end experience REST and gRPC API experience SQL and NoSQL data store expertise Experience with public clouds or OpenStack Experience with Debian/Ubuntu packaging Experience with systems programming or scalable web services Performance engineering and security experience What we offer you Compensation aligns with geographic location, experience, and performance. Base pay is complemented by a performance driven annual bonus. Fully remote work and twice yearly in person sprints blend flexibility with team collaboration. 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 Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company events Canonical is an equal opportunity employer Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as required by law.
07/05/2026
Full time
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Canonical has over 1,200 colleagues in more than 75 countries and focuses on remote first work, meeting in person two to four times a year. This is a general track role for every Python team at Canonical, across all levels of seniority. Apply if you are an outstanding Python engineer who is passionate about open source software and the broader ecosystem. Location: Remote - Python engineering roles in every time zone. What your day will look like Write high-quality, well-designed, and well tested Python code Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team Display technical leadership at Canonical and in our communities Debug issues and produce high quality fixes Contribute to technical documentation to make it the best of its kind Work from home with global travel twice a year for company events What we are looking for in you Exceptional academic track record (high school and university) Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling alternative path Drive and a track record of exceeding expectations Well organised, self starting, and able to deliver on schedule Professional manner in interactions with colleagues, partners, and community Experience writing thoroughly designed, modern, maintainable Python Conscientiousness and detail orientation with a focus on performance Proficient written and spoken English Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) Excellent interpersonal, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Passion, thoughtfulness, and self motivation Strong communication and presentation skills Result oriented, personally driven to meet commitments Able to travel twice a year for company events, up to two weeks each Additional skills that you might also bring Experience with container technologies such as LXD, Docker, and Kubernetes Understanding of build systems and toolchains, including for cross compilation Additional languages (Golang, Rust, C, C++) Deep quality and test engineering Web or Flutter front end experience REST and gRPC API experience SQL and NoSQL data store expertise Experience with public clouds or OpenStack Experience with Debian/Ubuntu packaging Experience with systems programming or scalable web services Performance engineering and security experience What we offer you Compensation aligns with geographic location, experience, and performance. Base pay is complemented by a performance driven annual bonus. Fully remote work and twice yearly in person sprints blend flexibility with team collaboration. 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 Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company events Canonical is an equal opportunity employer Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as required by law.
Canonical Group Ltd is looking for passionate Python engineers across all levels of seniority to join their fully remote team. Candidates will be responsible for writing high-quality Python code, collaborating globally, and contributing to technical documentation. The role requires a strong academic background in Computer Science or STEM, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Canonical offers a flexible work environment with opportunities for personal development, team collaboration during annual sprints, and competitive compensation.
07/05/2026
Full time
Canonical Group Ltd is looking for passionate Python engineers across all levels of seniority to join their fully remote team. Candidates will be responsible for writing high-quality Python code, collaborating globally, and contributing to technical documentation. The role requires a strong academic background in Computer Science or STEM, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Canonical offers a flexible work environment with opportunities for personal development, team collaboration during annual sprints, and competitive compensation.
Senior Ubuntu Embedded IoT System Engineer Home based - EMEA Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder led, profitable, and growing. Canonical's OEM Delivery Team works with tier one OEM, IHV, and ODM customers to pre load Ubuntu Classic, Ubuntu Core, and bring Ubuntu directly to millions of users. You will have the opportunity to enable cutting edge technology with world leading partners, and become the first contributor to the innovation. We are hiring a Senior Ubuntu Embedded IoT System Engineer to represent Canonical with leading OEMs, ODMs, and silicon partners and to deliver the best user experience of Ubuntu on partner hardware for Robotics, Automotive, SmartNIC, Medical device, Industry gateway and many other products. In this role, you will use your knowledge of Linux and hardware and improve Ubuntu for millions of users. We work with the world's most significant silicon companies - Intel, AMD, Nvidia, Mediatek, Hisilicon, Samsung and more - to optimize Ubuntu on their next generation chips. We also work with OEMs and ODMs - Dell, HP, Lenovo, Advantech, ADLink and many more - to ensure that Ubuntu works perfectly on their hardware. This fast paced environment requires excellent time management, insightful debugging, critical thinking, problem solving skills and deep knowledge of the Linux system. Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region The role entails Provide software and system engineering services for OEM and ODM customers Work closely with partners on platform bring up Work with project managers and Field/QA engineers to identify, triage, and fix critical problems Work with individual upstream projects to find and apply patches for bugs Conduct root cause analysis, collect and organize details to reproduce and explain results Facilitate communication between Ubuntu, firmware and hardware engineering teams Occasional international travel to the EU, USA, Taiwan and China What we are looking for in you A Bachelor or higher degree in STEM, preferably Computer Science or Electrical Engineering Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills Familiar with C, Python and Bash Familiar with linux boot up process Linux kernel, boot and system level architecture skills Experience of bootloader development, such as u boot Software development on Arm or non-X86 platforms Linux debugging and resolution abilities Ability to be productive in a globally distributed team Ability to learn fast to work on cutting edge technologies Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long Nice to have skills Experience with system firmware, including uboot, UEFI, ACPI, DSDT, boot loaders, device firmware Experience debugging power management on PCI ASPM, SATA ALPM, low power profiles Experience in board design, bring up, and validation Experience with electrical engineering design tools (e.g. schematic capture, layout) Computer architecture knowledge of x86, ARM, RISC V Familiarity with Ubuntu development model Shell/Python scripting skills What we offer colleagues 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 About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
07/05/2026
Full time
Senior Ubuntu Embedded IoT System Engineer Home based - EMEA Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder led, profitable, and growing. Canonical's OEM Delivery Team works with tier one OEM, IHV, and ODM customers to pre load Ubuntu Classic, Ubuntu Core, and bring Ubuntu directly to millions of users. You will have the opportunity to enable cutting edge technology with world leading partners, and become the first contributor to the innovation. We are hiring a Senior Ubuntu Embedded IoT System Engineer to represent Canonical with leading OEMs, ODMs, and silicon partners and to deliver the best user experience of Ubuntu on partner hardware for Robotics, Automotive, SmartNIC, Medical device, Industry gateway and many other products. In this role, you will use your knowledge of Linux and hardware and improve Ubuntu for millions of users. We work with the world's most significant silicon companies - Intel, AMD, Nvidia, Mediatek, Hisilicon, Samsung and more - to optimize Ubuntu on their next generation chips. We also work with OEMs and ODMs - Dell, HP, Lenovo, Advantech, ADLink and many more - to ensure that Ubuntu works perfectly on their hardware. This fast paced environment requires excellent time management, insightful debugging, critical thinking, problem solving skills and deep knowledge of the Linux system. Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region The role entails Provide software and system engineering services for OEM and ODM customers Work closely with partners on platform bring up Work with project managers and Field/QA engineers to identify, triage, and fix critical problems Work with individual upstream projects to find and apply patches for bugs Conduct root cause analysis, collect and organize details to reproduce and explain results Facilitate communication between Ubuntu, firmware and hardware engineering teams Occasional international travel to the EU, USA, Taiwan and China What we are looking for in you A Bachelor or higher degree in STEM, preferably Computer Science or Electrical Engineering Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills Familiar with C, Python and Bash Familiar with linux boot up process Linux kernel, boot and system level architecture skills Experience of bootloader development, such as u boot Software development on Arm or non-X86 platforms Linux debugging and resolution abilities Ability to be productive in a globally distributed team Ability to learn fast to work on cutting edge technologies Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long Nice to have skills Experience with system firmware, including uboot, UEFI, ACPI, DSDT, boot loaders, device firmware Experience debugging power management on PCI ASPM, SATA ALPM, low power profiles Experience in board design, bring up, and validation Experience with electrical engineering design tools (e.g. schematic capture, layout) Computer architecture knowledge of x86, ARM, RISC V Familiarity with Ubuntu development model Shell/Python scripting skills What we offer colleagues 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 About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
A leading open-source software provider is seeking a Software Engineer to develop robust container images. This role includes building automated CI/CD processes and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has significant experience with Go programming and expertise in container management tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. This position is remote-friendly and involves limited travel. Join us to shape the future of software deployment in a collaborative and innovative environment.
07/05/2026
Full time
A leading open-source software provider is seeking a Software Engineer to develop robust container images. This role includes building automated CI/CD processes and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has significant experience with Go programming and expertise in container management tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. This position is remote-friendly and involves limited travel. Join us to shape the future of software deployment in a collaborative and innovative environment.
Software Engineer - Go - Container Images Location: EMEA Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers and industry leaders in many sectors. Canonical is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1100+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder led, profitable and growing. Canonical is building a new generation of Ubuntu-based container images to simplify open-source application deployment across the world. These container images will be free to use with long-term security commitments, and engineered for performance, security and usability. As with Ubuntu, we will work in the open and welcome community participation. In this role, you'll be developing the tools and technology for building and maintaining this new generation of container images. You'll be working with multiple teams, both inside and outside Canonical, to ensure we deliver container images with the highest quality whilst maintaining a seamless Ubuntu user experience. You will also be highly involved in the implementation and maintenance of the Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery automation around these container images, for which you are expected to demonstrate deep insights into container-based DevOps. You will be contributing to fast-moving products like Rocks (OCI images) and Chisel, and thus have the chance to help steer and consolidate this new team. You'll gain experience with numerous container technologies and participate in exciting and exploratory tasks, where your feedback will be critical for the decision-making process. As an engineer, your seniority will be based on your software development background and ability to lead junior team members. Come build a rewarding, meaningful career working with the best and brightest people in technology at Canonical. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced software engineers looking for a place to leave their mark, who are passionate about shaping an open source product with the highest quality, with and for the community! Location: EMEA This role entails Build robust, scalable, leading-edge container images Work on automated Ci/CD processes for building, testing and publishing our container images Write tools and tests for assessing security compliance and cloud-native compatibility Work in Go to deliver new functionalities to our container-building tools Participate in strong engineering process through code and architectural review Provide technical feedback for the team's decision-making process Engage with the open-source community as a subject-matter expert Grow our knowledge base and write documentation Work in a collaborative, agile and globally distributed environment Mentor and help hiring Work from home with global travel up to 15% for internal and external events What we are looking for in you You are knowledgeable and passionate about software development You are a team player and have experience in collaborative development You have worked with CI/CD systems (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Concourse CI, etc.) You have a track record of delivering timely, high-quality software You have experience with container images and containerised operations You master at least one container management/orchestration tool (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, etc.) You have significant experience with Go You are experienced with Linux systems administration and package management You have strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical concepts You bring clarity to technical and engineering discussions You are someone who strongly believes that sharing is caring, and knowledge is power Your skills range from those of a Graduate to a mid-senior Software Engineer You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or a similar degree What we offer you We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. 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 Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer We are committed to equal opportunity in employment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any protected characteristic.
07/05/2026
Full time
Software Engineer - Go - Container Images Location: EMEA Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers and industry leaders in many sectors. Canonical is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1100+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder led, profitable and growing. Canonical is building a new generation of Ubuntu-based container images to simplify open-source application deployment across the world. These container images will be free to use with long-term security commitments, and engineered for performance, security and usability. As with Ubuntu, we will work in the open and welcome community participation. In this role, you'll be developing the tools and technology for building and maintaining this new generation of container images. You'll be working with multiple teams, both inside and outside Canonical, to ensure we deliver container images with the highest quality whilst maintaining a seamless Ubuntu user experience. You will also be highly involved in the implementation and maintenance of the Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery automation around these container images, for which you are expected to demonstrate deep insights into container-based DevOps. You will be contributing to fast-moving products like Rocks (OCI images) and Chisel, and thus have the chance to help steer and consolidate this new team. You'll gain experience with numerous container technologies and participate in exciting and exploratory tasks, where your feedback will be critical for the decision-making process. As an engineer, your seniority will be based on your software development background and ability to lead junior team members. Come build a rewarding, meaningful career working with the best and brightest people in technology at Canonical. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced software engineers looking for a place to leave their mark, who are passionate about shaping an open source product with the highest quality, with and for the community! Location: EMEA This role entails Build robust, scalable, leading-edge container images Work on automated Ci/CD processes for building, testing and publishing our container images Write tools and tests for assessing security compliance and cloud-native compatibility Work in Go to deliver new functionalities to our container-building tools Participate in strong engineering process through code and architectural review Provide technical feedback for the team's decision-making process Engage with the open-source community as a subject-matter expert Grow our knowledge base and write documentation Work in a collaborative, agile and globally distributed environment Mentor and help hiring Work from home with global travel up to 15% for internal and external events What we are looking for in you You are knowledgeable and passionate about software development You are a team player and have experience in collaborative development You have worked with CI/CD systems (e.g. Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Concourse CI, etc.) You have a track record of delivering timely, high-quality software You have experience with container images and containerised operations You master at least one container management/orchestration tool (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, etc.) You have significant experience with Go You are experienced with Linux systems administration and package management You have strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical concepts You bring clarity to technical and engineering discussions You are someone who strongly believes that sharing is caring, and knowledge is power Your skills range from those of a Graduate to a mid-senior Software Engineer You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or a similar degree What we offer you We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. 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 Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer We are committed to equal opportunity in employment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any protected characteristic.
Canonical Group Ltd is seeking an Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer to work on optimizing Ubuntu for IoT and server platforms. This fully remote role requires a Bachelor's in Computer Science or similar, along with experience in Linux packaging and C/C++. Candidates should be self-motivated, enjoy working with teams globally, and have a passion for technology. The position offers competitive pay, a personal development budget, and additional benefits reflecting the company's values.
06/05/2026
Full time
Canonical Group Ltd is seeking an Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer to work on optimizing Ubuntu for IoT and server platforms. This fully remote role requires a Bachelor's in Computer Science or similar, along with experience in Linux packaging and C/C++. Candidates should be self-motivated, enjoy working with teams globally, and have a passion for technology. The position offers competitive pay, a personal development budget, and additional benefits reflecting the company's values.
Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer - Optimisation Home based - Worldwide Work across the full Linux stack from kernel through GUI to optimise Ubuntu, the world's most widely used Linux desktop and server, for the latest silicon. The role is a fast paced, problem solving role that's challenging yet very exciting. The right candidate must be resourceful, articulate, and able to deliver on a wide variety of solutions across PC and IoT technologies. Our teams partner with specialist engineers from major silicon companies to integrate next generation features and performance enhancements for upcoming hardware. Location: This is a Globally remote role What your day will look like Design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT and server class hardware platforms and software stacks Work with partners to deliver a delightful, optimised, first class Ubuntu experience on their platforms Take a holistic approach to the Ubuntu experience on partner platforms with inputs on technical plans, testing strategy, quality metrics Participate as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edge Help our customers integrate their apps, SDKs, build device OS images, optimise applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server Work with the most advanced operating systems and application technologies available in the enterprise world. Joining Canonical, you will partner with bright minds from all over the world, and work with an exciting set of new technologies in a fast growing company with a truly unique and ambitious vision to build a better platform with free software. You will work with customers on exciting IoT and server platforms and technologies, built to support different verticals: from robots to data centers, from telco to retail. What we are looking for in you You love technology and working with brilliant people You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM or similar You have experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto) You have experience working with open source communities and licences You have experience working with C, C++ You can work in a globally distributed team through self discipline and self motivation. Additional skills that you might also bring Experience with graphics stacks Good understanding of networking - TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST Basic understanding of security best practices in IoT or server environments Good communication skills, ideally public speaking experience IoT / Embedded experience - from board and SoC, BMCs, bootloaders and firmware to OS, through apps and services Some experience with Docker/OCI containers/K8s What we offer you Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce. In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, you can ask in the later stages of the recruitment process. Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004! Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints' Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st century digital business. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer Canonical is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other reason protected by law.
06/05/2026
Full time
Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer - Optimisation Home based - Worldwide Work across the full Linux stack from kernel through GUI to optimise Ubuntu, the world's most widely used Linux desktop and server, for the latest silicon. The role is a fast paced, problem solving role that's challenging yet very exciting. The right candidate must be resourceful, articulate, and able to deliver on a wide variety of solutions across PC and IoT technologies. Our teams partner with specialist engineers from major silicon companies to integrate next generation features and performance enhancements for upcoming hardware. Location: This is a Globally remote role What your day will look like Design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT and server class hardware platforms and software stacks Work with partners to deliver a delightful, optimised, first class Ubuntu experience on their platforms Take a holistic approach to the Ubuntu experience on partner platforms with inputs on technical plans, testing strategy, quality metrics Participate as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edge Help our customers integrate their apps, SDKs, build device OS images, optimise applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server Work with the most advanced operating systems and application technologies available in the enterprise world. Joining Canonical, you will partner with bright minds from all over the world, and work with an exciting set of new technologies in a fast growing company with a truly unique and ambitious vision to build a better platform with free software. You will work with customers on exciting IoT and server platforms and technologies, built to support different verticals: from robots to data centers, from telco to retail. What we are looking for in you You love technology and working with brilliant people You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM or similar You have experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto) You have experience working with open source communities and licences You have experience working with C, C++ You can work in a globally distributed team through self discipline and self motivation. Additional skills that you might also bring Experience with graphics stacks Good understanding of networking - TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST Basic understanding of security best practices in IoT or server environments Good communication skills, ideally public speaking experience IoT / Embedded experience - from board and SoC, BMCs, bootloaders and firmware to OS, through apps and services Some experience with Docker/OCI containers/K8s What we offer you Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce. In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, you can ask in the later stages of the recruitment process. Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004! Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints' Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st century digital business. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer Canonical is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other reason protected by law.
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and very few roles based in offices. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder led, profitable and growing. We are hiring a Cloud Solutions Architect in our Alliances team to help our biggest partners (companies like Intel, Nvidia, Google, Dell, HP, Accenture, Tata and the like) understand and embrace our open source platform for themselves and their customers. Our worldwide field engineering team applies expert insights to real world customer problems, enabling the enterprise adoption of Ubuntu, OpenStack, Kubernetes, AI/MLOps and a wide range of associated technologies. We are experts in the whole open source stack, from kernel to desktop, from cloud to the edge. Our team is also interested in business problems - building things reliably, efficiently and cost effectively, and we have to learn to speak the language of our customers and their industries. We help global companies embrace public and private cloud infrastructure, cloud native operations, and open source applications. For this team we are looking for several Alliances Engineers to support OEM (hardware manufacturers), GSI (global system integrators), ISV (independent software vendors), Channel partners and Public Cloud alliance partners. You will support various alliances and partners of Canonical to adopt our products and technologies, help business leaders to define joint go to market programs with partners from the technical standpoint. We often say that our field engineers have "the hardest job at Canonical" because customers can ask about any aspect of our solutions and products and expect a thoughtful, well informed answer. We always want to do the best thing for our partners and customers, regardless of our company interests, and field engineers are the people we trust to ensure that is true. Location: This is a home based role, we are hiring worldwide. What your day will look like Understand Ubuntu, Linux, networking and services in real world environments Architect cloud infrastructure solutions like Kubernetes, Kubeflow, OpenStack, Ceph, and Spark either on premises or in public cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Architect and integrate popular open source software such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Kafka, Cassandra and NGINX Help partners to offer and architect joint solutions utilizing Canonical's technologies on top of the public clouds and in the data center Design and publish joint Reference Architectures and perform technical validations with various partners Prepare and run onboarding sessions/workshops with various partners' teams to promote Canonical products and solutions If you have a passion for the latest open source technologies, cloud native development, data center technologies such as Kubernetes and computer networking, you will love the Alliances Architect role at Canonical. What we are looking for in you Extensive experience with Linux (Ubuntu preferred), Kubernetes, Ceph, software automation Experience designing and implementing solutions on top of public or private clouds Python and bash understanding, troubleshooting skills Fluent written and spoken English Excellent communication and presentation skills High motivation, ability to multi task and follow up reliably on commitments Interest in customer facing engagement, including pitching, demonstrating and understanding customer environment and needs Interest in new technologies like LXD, Juju and Snaps Ability to travel globally up to 30% of the time Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related technical field experience What we offer you 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 recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance driven annual bonus. 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 - we've been working remotely since 2004! Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and others Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st century digital business. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
06/05/2026
Full time
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and very few roles based in offices. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder led, profitable and growing. We are hiring a Cloud Solutions Architect in our Alliances team to help our biggest partners (companies like Intel, Nvidia, Google, Dell, HP, Accenture, Tata and the like) understand and embrace our open source platform for themselves and their customers. Our worldwide field engineering team applies expert insights to real world customer problems, enabling the enterprise adoption of Ubuntu, OpenStack, Kubernetes, AI/MLOps and a wide range of associated technologies. We are experts in the whole open source stack, from kernel to desktop, from cloud to the edge. Our team is also interested in business problems - building things reliably, efficiently and cost effectively, and we have to learn to speak the language of our customers and their industries. We help global companies embrace public and private cloud infrastructure, cloud native operations, and open source applications. For this team we are looking for several Alliances Engineers to support OEM (hardware manufacturers), GSI (global system integrators), ISV (independent software vendors), Channel partners and Public Cloud alliance partners. You will support various alliances and partners of Canonical to adopt our products and technologies, help business leaders to define joint go to market programs with partners from the technical standpoint. We often say that our field engineers have "the hardest job at Canonical" because customers can ask about any aspect of our solutions and products and expect a thoughtful, well informed answer. We always want to do the best thing for our partners and customers, regardless of our company interests, and field engineers are the people we trust to ensure that is true. Location: This is a home based role, we are hiring worldwide. What your day will look like Understand Ubuntu, Linux, networking and services in real world environments Architect cloud infrastructure solutions like Kubernetes, Kubeflow, OpenStack, Ceph, and Spark either on premises or in public cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Architect and integrate popular open source software such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Kafka, Cassandra and NGINX Help partners to offer and architect joint solutions utilizing Canonical's technologies on top of the public clouds and in the data center Design and publish joint Reference Architectures and perform technical validations with various partners Prepare and run onboarding sessions/workshops with various partners' teams to promote Canonical products and solutions If you have a passion for the latest open source technologies, cloud native development, data center technologies such as Kubernetes and computer networking, you will love the Alliances Architect role at Canonical. What we are looking for in you Extensive experience with Linux (Ubuntu preferred), Kubernetes, Ceph, software automation Experience designing and implementing solutions on top of public or private clouds Python and bash understanding, troubleshooting skills Fluent written and spoken English Excellent communication and presentation skills High motivation, ability to multi task and follow up reliably on commitments Interest in customer facing engagement, including pitching, demonstrating and understanding customer environment and needs Interest in new technologies like LXD, Juju and Snaps Ability to travel globally up to 30% of the time Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related technical field experience What we offer you 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 recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance driven annual bonus. 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 - we've been working remotely since 2004! Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and others Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st century digital business. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer