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 1100+ 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 a Cloud Support Engineer to build a career with Canonical and support the technical needs of customers leveraging Ubuntu and open source products. If you have an affinity for open source development and a passion for technology, then you will enjoy working with some of the best people in the industry at Canonical. We regularly solve interesting, technical problems. From triaging complex Cloud environment issues, Linux kernel crashes we've never seen before to OS configuration issues and root cause analysis, we provide an expert level of support and satisfaction to our peer groups and customers. We are rapidly expanding and are looking for talented problem solvers with a passion for working on the next generation of Ubuntu solutions for our customers. Location: This is a globally remote role, unless specified otherwise. The role entails Investigate issues reported by customers by researching and escalating issues Work to resolve complex customer problems related to Canonical's portfolio of products Ownership of results: Ensure that each support case owned by you is handled according to our Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the highest possible customer satisfaction by setting the right expectations and fulfilling your commitments Engage directly with customers and work collaboratively by phone, ticketing system, and remote sessions to resolve their issues Contribute new knowledge base articles and maintain existing articles, ensuring shared knowledge and lessons learned are available to customers Understanding Ubuntu development process to be able to set customer expectations correctly on timeline for a fix What are we looking for in you Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills 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 Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results Hands-on and extensive working experience in supporting Linux systems including 3 or more of: Virtualization / Cloud - primarily using KVM or OpenStack Containers - especially with Docker, LXD/LXC, or Kubernetes Storage technologies - block, object and network Networking (bonding, firewalling, bridging, switching, network file system tuning, MTU issues, etc.) Cloud computing expertise in provisioning, monitoring, orchestration, etc. Advanced troubleshooting experience: Linux integration with other environments (authentication/directory services, network file systems, etc.) Ability to navigate effectively stack traces and logs, and advise on next steps Solid understanding of OS and Application level bugs and when to handle escalation appropriately Programming fundamentals in any language Extensive customer support experience is key, with customer needs as top priority Communicate professionally, emphatically, clearly and set the right expectations Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long 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. 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
21/06/2026
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 1100+ 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 a Cloud Support Engineer to build a career with Canonical and support the technical needs of customers leveraging Ubuntu and open source products. If you have an affinity for open source development and a passion for technology, then you will enjoy working with some of the best people in the industry at Canonical. We regularly solve interesting, technical problems. From triaging complex Cloud environment issues, Linux kernel crashes we've never seen before to OS configuration issues and root cause analysis, we provide an expert level of support and satisfaction to our peer groups and customers. We are rapidly expanding and are looking for talented problem solvers with a passion for working on the next generation of Ubuntu solutions for our customers. Location: This is a globally remote role, unless specified otherwise. The role entails Investigate issues reported by customers by researching and escalating issues Work to resolve complex customer problems related to Canonical's portfolio of products Ownership of results: Ensure that each support case owned by you is handled according to our Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the highest possible customer satisfaction by setting the right expectations and fulfilling your commitments Engage directly with customers and work collaboratively by phone, ticketing system, and remote sessions to resolve their issues Contribute new knowledge base articles and maintain existing articles, ensuring shared knowledge and lessons learned are available to customers Understanding Ubuntu development process to be able to set customer expectations correctly on timeline for a fix What are we looking for in you Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills 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 Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results Hands-on and extensive working experience in supporting Linux systems including 3 or more of: Virtualization / Cloud - primarily using KVM or OpenStack Containers - especially with Docker, LXD/LXC, or Kubernetes Storage technologies - block, object and network Networking (bonding, firewalling, bridging, switching, network file system tuning, MTU issues, etc.) Cloud computing expertise in provisioning, monitoring, orchestration, etc. Advanced troubleshooting experience: Linux integration with other environments (authentication/directory services, network file systems, etc.) Ability to navigate effectively stack traces and logs, and advise on next steps Solid understanding of OS and Application level bugs and when to handle escalation appropriately Programming fundamentals in any language Extensive customer support experience is key, with customer needs as top priority Communicate professionally, emphatically, clearly and set the right expectations Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long 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. 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
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 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 over 1,000 colleagues in more than 70 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. What you will focus on Design and specify new features, building consensus on approach Engage with upstream communities in your area of expertise Conduct security analysis and reviews to ensure defence in depth Create and monitor performance benchmarks to optimise your product Collaborate proactively with a distributed team Write high quality code to create new features Debug issues and produce high quality code to fix them Review code produced by other engineers Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions What we are looking for in you An exceptional academic track record from high school and university Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path Drive and a track record of going above and beyond expectations Experience working on open source virtualisation or container technology Experience working in the kernel or very low level system programming Professional written and spoken English Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Passion, thoughtfulness, and self motivation Excellent communication and presentation skills Result oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each Additional skills we value Performance engineering and security 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 that 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 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. 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 an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class as required by law.
21/06/2026
Full time
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 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 over 1,000 colleagues in more than 70 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. What you will focus on Design and specify new features, building consensus on approach Engage with upstream communities in your area of expertise Conduct security analysis and reviews to ensure defence in depth Create and monitor performance benchmarks to optimise your product Collaborate proactively with a distributed team Write high quality code to create new features Debug issues and produce high quality code to fix them Review code produced by other engineers Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions What we are looking for in you An exceptional academic track record from high school and university Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path Drive and a track record of going above and beyond expectations Experience working on open source virtualisation or container technology Experience working in the kernel or very low level system programming Professional written and spoken English Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Passion, thoughtfulness, and self motivation Excellent communication and presentation skills Result oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each Additional skills we value Performance engineering and security 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 that 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 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. 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 an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class as required by law.
Canonical Group Ltd is seeking engineers to work on Ubuntu, a leader in open source software and operating systems. Engineers will design, build, and ship software in Rust, Go, and Python, ensuring high quality and performance while mentoring others. This role caters to mid-career professionals aiming to contribute to a thriving open source community. The company embraces a distributed work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth, including learning budgets, recognition rewards, and flexible work arrangements.
18/06/2026
Full time
Canonical Group Ltd is seeking engineers to work on Ubuntu, a leader in open source software and operating systems. Engineers will design, build, and ship software in Rust, Go, and Python, ensuring high quality and performance while mentoring others. This role caters to mid-career professionals aiming to contribute to a thriving open source community. The company embraces a distributed work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth, including learning budgets, recognition rewards, and flexible work arrangements.
Canonical Group Ltd is seeking a Software Engineer for Sustaining Engineering to work on Linux-based infrastructure. This role allows you to troubleshoot issues and develop software for upstream fixes, collaborating with global teams in a remote setting. Successful candidates will possess strong experience in Linux and cloud technologies such as OpenStack and Kubernetes. You will have opportunities to travel for team meetings while enjoying a modern work environment.
18/06/2026
Full time
Canonical Group Ltd is seeking a Software Engineer for Sustaining Engineering to work on Linux-based infrastructure. This role allows you to troubleshoot issues and develop software for upstream fixes, collaborating with global teams in a remote setting. Successful candidates will possess strong experience in Linux and cloud technologies such as OpenStack and Kubernetes. You will have opportunities to travel for team meetings while enjoying a modern work environment.
Canonical Group Ltd is hiring a Software Engineer to contribute to the Juju project, an open-source platform driving cloud automation and software operations. This is a globally remote role, suited for someone with strong communication skills and a competitive academic background. Successful candidates will engage in designing, delivering, and supporting features in a distributed system, while collaborating with a proficient team and traveling for internal events. Canonical values excellence, offering a unique remote-first working environment.
18/06/2026
Full time
Canonical Group Ltd is hiring a Software Engineer to contribute to the Juju project, an open-source platform driving cloud automation and software operations. This is a globally remote role, suited for someone with strong communication skills and a competitive academic background. Successful candidates will engage in designing, delivering, and supporting features in a distributed system, while collaborating with a proficient team and traveling for internal events. Canonical values excellence, offering a unique remote-first working environment.
Canonical Group Ltd is seeking junior engineers to join their Ubuntu Engineering team. This role involves designing, building, and shipping software using languages such as Rust, Go, Python, and C/C++. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or a related field and a strong passion for open source software. The company emphasizes global teamwork and offers a remote-friendly work environment with impressive benefits, including a personal learning budget and annual compensation reviews.
17/06/2026
Full time
Canonical Group Ltd is seeking junior engineers to join their Ubuntu Engineering team. This role involves designing, building, and shipping software using languages such as Rust, Go, Python, and C/C++. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or a related field and a strong passion for open source software. The company emphasizes global teamwork and offers a remote-friendly work environment with impressive benefits, including a personal learning budget and annual compensation reviews.
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 junior engineers to work across the breadth of our Ubuntu Engineering organisation - engineers who care deeply for quality, performance and resilience in software, engineers who are just as comfortable designing and engineering new software as they are packaging, integrating, testing and shipping the incredible catalog of open source software provided by the Ubuntu repositories. Our engineers integrate the freshest open source software, provide robust upgrade paths and engineer the future of Ubuntu. Ubuntu is not just the world's most deployed open source operating system, it's a platform that enables innovation for millions of users across the globe. Our community represents the full breadth of the developer experience; from students, hobbyists and freelancers to high performance engineering and creative teams in corporate and academic environments. The four key teams that ship Ubuntu are Foundations: maintaining foundational software: architectures, package managers, compilers, toolchains, bootloaders, filesystems and core utilities Server: leading the design, evolution and future of our Ubuntu Server distribution Desktop: driving Ubuntu Desktop, our future immutable desktop: Ubuntu Core Desktop, WSL, gaming technology, and a suite of modern applications for the desktop crafted with Flutter Debcrafters: a new team responsible for the forward movement, maintenance and overall health of the Ubuntu archive: one of the most abundant repositories of open source software available today Bring your existing expertise and learn new skills by working on one of the most prolific pieces of open source software. As an engineer working on Ubuntu you could work on any or all of the following categories: Development: design, build and ship new foundational systems software and applications in Rust, Go, Flutter, and Python Architecture: engineer the integration of open source from boot firmware to cloud applications deployment Packaging: a combination of Debian and Snap packaging to ship software in the distribution Automation: build and maintain the machinery responsible for building, testing and shipping Ubuntu Distro Engineering: the maintenance and evolution of a Linux distribution and its repositories If you have skills in those areas, or you have other skills you believe could contribute to Ubuntu, and you're keen to get started building your career in open source, then this is the role for you. Our junior career path caters for both new graduates and early careers engineers. At Canonical, you will have the opportunity to engage with and contribute to the broader open source community. We're looking for individuals who can help build a thriving community and contribute with enthusiasm and precision to a broad range of technologies. Location: We have remote roles open in every time zone. The role entails Based on the first round of interviews, we identify specific teams where you might be an excellent fit and conduct second-round interviews with those teams. Our engineers are: Designing, building and shipping software in Rust, Go, Python and C/C++ Packaging, integrating, testing and uploading open source software to the Ubuntu repositories Debugging issues, then designing and delivering robust solutions Authoring and improving technical and community documentation Contributing to upstream and neighboring open source projects Collaborating as part of a globally distributed team Continuously learning and progressing their technical and professional skills What we are looking for in you An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path Drive and a track record of going above and beyond expectations A passion for open source software Experience with Rust, Go, Python, Flutter or C/C++ Professional written and spoken English Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each Nice-to-have skills Familiarity with Linux distributions Familiarity with system debugging tools and techniques Familiarity with automation tooling and CI/CD systems Experience contributing to open source projects 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 recognize 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 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 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. 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 an equal opportunity employer.
17/06/2026
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 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 junior engineers to work across the breadth of our Ubuntu Engineering organisation - engineers who care deeply for quality, performance and resilience in software, engineers who are just as comfortable designing and engineering new software as they are packaging, integrating, testing and shipping the incredible catalog of open source software provided by the Ubuntu repositories. Our engineers integrate the freshest open source software, provide robust upgrade paths and engineer the future of Ubuntu. Ubuntu is not just the world's most deployed open source operating system, it's a platform that enables innovation for millions of users across the globe. Our community represents the full breadth of the developer experience; from students, hobbyists and freelancers to high performance engineering and creative teams in corporate and academic environments. The four key teams that ship Ubuntu are Foundations: maintaining foundational software: architectures, package managers, compilers, toolchains, bootloaders, filesystems and core utilities Server: leading the design, evolution and future of our Ubuntu Server distribution Desktop: driving Ubuntu Desktop, our future immutable desktop: Ubuntu Core Desktop, WSL, gaming technology, and a suite of modern applications for the desktop crafted with Flutter Debcrafters: a new team responsible for the forward movement, maintenance and overall health of the Ubuntu archive: one of the most abundant repositories of open source software available today Bring your existing expertise and learn new skills by working on one of the most prolific pieces of open source software. As an engineer working on Ubuntu you could work on any or all of the following categories: Development: design, build and ship new foundational systems software and applications in Rust, Go, Flutter, and Python Architecture: engineer the integration of open source from boot firmware to cloud applications deployment Packaging: a combination of Debian and Snap packaging to ship software in the distribution Automation: build and maintain the machinery responsible for building, testing and shipping Ubuntu Distro Engineering: the maintenance and evolution of a Linux distribution and its repositories If you have skills in those areas, or you have other skills you believe could contribute to Ubuntu, and you're keen to get started building your career in open source, then this is the role for you. Our junior career path caters for both new graduates and early careers engineers. At Canonical, you will have the opportunity to engage with and contribute to the broader open source community. We're looking for individuals who can help build a thriving community and contribute with enthusiasm and precision to a broad range of technologies. Location: We have remote roles open in every time zone. The role entails Based on the first round of interviews, we identify specific teams where you might be an excellent fit and conduct second-round interviews with those teams. Our engineers are: Designing, building and shipping software in Rust, Go, Python and C/C++ Packaging, integrating, testing and uploading open source software to the Ubuntu repositories Debugging issues, then designing and delivering robust solutions Authoring and improving technical and community documentation Contributing to upstream and neighboring open source projects Collaborating as part of a globally distributed team Continuously learning and progressing their technical and professional skills What we are looking for in you An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path Drive and a track record of going above and beyond expectations A passion for open source software Experience with Rust, Go, Python, Flutter or C/C++ Professional written and spoken English Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each Nice-to-have skills Familiarity with Linux distributions Familiarity with system debugging tools and techniques Familiarity with automation tooling and CI/CD systems Experience contributing to open source projects 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 recognize 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 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 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. 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 an equal opportunity employer.
Canonical Group Ltd is hiring a Software Engineer - L3 Support for a remote role to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues with Ubuntu and open source software. The position demands proficiency in Linux and programming skills in Python, Go, C, or C++. Canonical encourages a collaboration-focused work environment, with annual compensation reviews and opportunities for travel to meet colleagues. Ideal candidates should have a strong academic background and a passion for open source technology. This role presents a chance to influence the success of major enterprise-level customers.
17/06/2026
Full time
Canonical Group Ltd is hiring a Software Engineer - L3 Support for a remote role to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues with Ubuntu and open source software. The position demands proficiency in Linux and programming skills in Python, Go, C, or C++. Canonical encourages a collaboration-focused work environment, with annual compensation reviews and opportunities for travel to meet colleagues. Ideal candidates should have a strong academic background and a passion for open source technology. This role presents a chance to influence the success of major enterprise-level customers.
Canonical Group Ltd is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead remote engineering teams and develop talents through mentoring and coaching. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Linux technologies, and a strong track record in delivering high-quality software. This position involves significant remote work with occasional global travel for team gatherings. Canonical offers a supportive and equal-opportunity environment where your growth and success as an engineer are paramount.
15/06/2026
Full time
Canonical Group Ltd is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead remote engineering teams and develop talents through mentoring and coaching. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Linux technologies, and a strong track record in delivering high-quality software. This position involves significant remote work with occasional global travel for team gatherings. Canonical offers a supportive and equal-opportunity environment where your growth and success as an engineer are paramount.
Software Engineering Manager - Container and Virtualisation Infrastructure 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. Our mission is to build a next generation private cloud infrastructure, combining KVM, Ceph, and SDN technologies to create a data centre scale cloud that "just works" and provides a mission critical cloud for edge and core enterprise deployments. We're hiring engineering managers with experience in high quality microservice architectures and high performance team leadership who also have deep familiarity with Linux kernel, virtualisation, storage and networking. LXD components span the entire software stack from low level kernel features to the upper level management API/CLI. Our most effective engineers are fluent in all these layers, and able to anticipate the consequences of design and engineering choices elsewhere in a complex distributed system. As an engineering manager at Canonical you must have a solid technical background, but your responsibility is to run an effective team and develop the colleagues you manage. You are expected to help them grow as engineers, do important work, do it outstandingly well, find professional and personal satisfaction, and work well with colleagues and the community. Technical leadership experience and a background in software engineering are necessary prerequisites for this role. You will be expected to lead, challenge, and develop engineers, positively influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on strategy and execution. The successful candidate will have experience leading successful, collaborative engineering teams, and demonstrate the ability to solve challenging distributed systems problems and deep knowledge of Linux. Location This is a remote position available in EMEA and the Americas. What you will focus on Lead a team of remote engineers Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback and hands on career development Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders Advocate and advance modern software development practices Participate in the engineering process through code and architectural review Engage with teams at Canonical, the open source community and partners Work from home with global travel for 4 to 6 weeks per year for internal and external events What we are looking for in you You understand modern Linux cloud computing technologies, including networking, storage, containers and K8s You love developing and growing people and have a strong track record of doing it You are focused on success and the delivery of timely, high quality software You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree You have strong written and verbal technical communication skills You have experience programming in C and/or Go. 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 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 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 Canonical is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
14/06/2026
Full time
Software Engineering Manager - Container and Virtualisation Infrastructure 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. Our mission is to build a next generation private cloud infrastructure, combining KVM, Ceph, and SDN technologies to create a data centre scale cloud that "just works" and provides a mission critical cloud for edge and core enterprise deployments. We're hiring engineering managers with experience in high quality microservice architectures and high performance team leadership who also have deep familiarity with Linux kernel, virtualisation, storage and networking. LXD components span the entire software stack from low level kernel features to the upper level management API/CLI. Our most effective engineers are fluent in all these layers, and able to anticipate the consequences of design and engineering choices elsewhere in a complex distributed system. As an engineering manager at Canonical you must have a solid technical background, but your responsibility is to run an effective team and develop the colleagues you manage. You are expected to help them grow as engineers, do important work, do it outstandingly well, find professional and personal satisfaction, and work well with colleagues and the community. Technical leadership experience and a background in software engineering are necessary prerequisites for this role. You will be expected to lead, challenge, and develop engineers, positively influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on strategy and execution. The successful candidate will have experience leading successful, collaborative engineering teams, and demonstrate the ability to solve challenging distributed systems problems and deep knowledge of Linux. Location This is a remote position available in EMEA and the Americas. What you will focus on Lead a team of remote engineers Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback and hands on career development Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders Advocate and advance modern software development practices Participate in the engineering process through code and architectural review Engage with teams at Canonical, the open source community and partners Work from home with global travel for 4 to 6 weeks per year for internal and external events What we are looking for in you You understand modern Linux cloud computing technologies, including networking, storage, containers and K8s You love developing and growing people and have a strong track record of doing it You are focused on success and the delivery of timely, high quality software You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree You have strong written and verbal technical communication skills You have experience programming in C and/or Go. 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 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 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 Canonical is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Canonical Group Ltd is hiring a Solutions Architect for Automotive in Northern Ireland. You will engage with industry leaders like Mercedes and Ford to implement open source technologies. Your responsibilities include gathering customer requirements, delivering projects in Embedded Linux, and acting as an advisor to Canonical. The ideal candidate will have strong embedded Linux experience along with proficiency in Golang or Python. Canonical offers a remote work model and opportunities for career advancement.
05/06/2026
Full time
Canonical Group Ltd is hiring a Solutions Architect for Automotive in Northern Ireland. You will engage with industry leaders like Mercedes and Ford to implement open source technologies. Your responsibilities include gathering customer requirements, delivering projects in Embedded Linux, and acting as an advisor to Canonical. The ideal candidate will have strong embedded Linux experience along with proficiency in Golang or Python. Canonical offers a remote work model and opportunities for career advancement.
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
05/06/2026
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
05/06/2026
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
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.
04/06/2026
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.
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.
04/06/2026
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.
04/06/2026
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.
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
04/06/2026
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