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Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Its platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. With over 1,000 colleagues in more than 70 countries and a remote‑first culture, teams meet two to four times a year in person at interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.
Role Overview
This is a general selection process for software engineers focused on virtualisation and container technology— from the kernel through userspace. If you are an exceptional Go, Rust, or C/C++ software engineer looking to work on next‑generation open-source VMM or container technology, or related open‑source networking and storage, we want to hear from you.
Location
Remote role – available for all time zones.
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 introduce new features
Debug issues and deliver high‑quality fixesReview code produced by other engineers
Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions

What We Are Looking For

An exceptional academic track record from high school through university
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path
Drive and a track record of going above and beyond expectations
Experience with open‑source virtualisation or container technology
Experience working in the kernel or very low‑level systems
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

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
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 publisher of Ubuntu—the most important open‑source project and a platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud—Canonical is changing the world daily. We recruit globally and set a very high standard for new hires.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspective, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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