Canonical
Graduate Software Engineer, Open Source and Linux, Canonical Ubuntu
Canonical, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Overview
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 across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company is founder led, profitable and growing, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and many roles that are remote. This is a globally remote role. Role responsibilities
Shaping the roadmap for your product at global sprints every six months Focusing on design and user experience, even for developer tooling and command line apps Writing high quality, resilient and performant code, potentially serving millions of demanding daily users Working towards mastery of key programming languages and Linux system knowledge Engaging with users and the open source community through code reviews and issue trackers Responding to customer issues as a priority, developing an understanding of enterprise requirements Developing skills and awareness of security in software design and implementation What we are looking for
Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Mathematics or another STEM discipline with programming courses Confidence to get started and deliver high quality code in one of Python, Rust, C/C++, Golang, JavaScript or Java Experience with Ubuntu or another Linux distribution Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results Result-oriented and organized, with the drive to meet commitments Personal projects in technology and software engineering beyond the curriculum Professional written and spoken English Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Personal responsibility and accountability Thoughtfulness, self-awareness and the ability to reflect and develop Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long Nice-to-have skills
Upstream open source contributions Packaging and Linux distribution contributions - Debian, Fedora, Arch, Nix or another Leadership and organization skills Presentation and writing skills Business and commercial interests What we offer
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 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 proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canonical by 2x.
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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 across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company is founder led, profitable and growing, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and many roles that are remote. This is a globally remote role. Role responsibilities
Shaping the roadmap for your product at global sprints every six months Focusing on design and user experience, even for developer tooling and command line apps Writing high quality, resilient and performant code, potentially serving millions of demanding daily users Working towards mastery of key programming languages and Linux system knowledge Engaging with users and the open source community through code reviews and issue trackers Responding to customer issues as a priority, developing an understanding of enterprise requirements Developing skills and awareness of security in software design and implementation What we are looking for
Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Mathematics or another STEM discipline with programming courses Confidence to get started and deliver high quality code in one of Python, Rust, C/C++, Golang, JavaScript or Java Experience with Ubuntu or another Linux distribution Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results Result-oriented and organized, with the drive to meet commitments Personal projects in technology and software engineering beyond the curriculum Professional written and spoken English Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Personal responsibility and accountability Thoughtfulness, self-awareness and the ability to reflect and develop Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long Nice-to-have skills
Upstream open source contributions Packaging and Linux distribution contributions - Debian, Fedora, Arch, Nix or another Leadership and organization skills Presentation and writing skills Business and commercial interests What we offer
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 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 proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canonical by 2x.
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