Jobs at Canonical

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Canonical is the company behind Ubuntu, the world’s most popular Linux distribution, and a leading provider of open‑source cloud infrastructure. Founded in 2004 by Mark Shuttleworth, Canonical delivers Ubuntu Server, Ubuntu Core, and the Snap packaging system that powers millions of servers and IoT devices. The company’s influence spans cloud, containers, edge computing, and AI, making it a key player for developers and enterprises seeking reliable, secure, and scalable solutions.

Canonical hires across a broad spectrum of technical and non‑technical roles. Software engineers work on the Ubuntu kernel, cloud image building, and the Snapcraft toolchain. DevOps and Site Reliability teams maintain large‑scale deployments in public clouds. Security engineers focus on hardening the OS and supply‑chain integrity. Outside engineering, Canonical looks for product managers, sales engineers, marketing specialists, and customer support experts who can articulate the value of open‑source solutions to diverse audiences.

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Technical Product Marketing Manager - Cybersecurity

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 29, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI engineering, and IoT. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a distributed team of over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries. Canonical is seeking a Technical Product Marketing Manager to develop go-to-market plans for their global security and compliance portfolio, requiring deep technical understanding and strategic marketing expertise.

Financial Analyst

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 29, 2025

The role of a Financial Analyst at Canonical involves generating insights into business operations, supporting financial planning and forecasting, providing analysis of commercial initiatives, creating objective analyses and processes, and partnering with stakeholders. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, independent, and has a desire to learn and leverage data to advise on critical decisions. The company offers a distributed work environment, personal learning and development budget, annual compensation review, recognition rewards, and other benefits.

C++/Rust Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer - Mir

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on Ubuntu. They are hiring a C++/Rust Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer to work on the Mir stack, which empowers communities to realize a world where apps work seamlessly in every graphical environment. The company offers a fast-paced team environment, distributed work, and opportunities for learning and development.

Lead Data Governance Engineer

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Their platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in various initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI engineering, and IoT. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. They are hiring a Lead Data Governance Engineer to develop Python-based tooling for data governance policies, processes, standards, and monitoring in compliance with internal policies and regulatory frameworks.

Linux Desktop & Devices Support Engineer

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on customer success and technical support. The company offers a globally remote role for a Linux Engineer/Administrator to support customers using Ubuntu and open source products. The role involves investigating and resolving customer issues, participating in training sessions, and contributing to knowledge base articles.

Technical Product Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Canonical promotes open source innovation, offering diverse product management roles with global impact and collaborative opportunities. The company emphasizes growth, technological leadership, and a distributed work environment with international travel prospects.

Observability Engineering Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 29, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI engineering, and IoT. The company is hiring an Observability Engineering Manager to lead the development of distributed tracing or service mesh products as part of their Observability group. Canonical is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and a founder-led, profitable, and growing company.

HPC Software Engineer

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 28, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on delivering an outstanding HPC experience. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a global distributed team meeting in person a few times a year. The role is for a software engineer to join the HPC team, delivering an HPC experience from bare metal to public cloud as part of the broader Ubuntu platform.

Telco Cloud Engineer (5G, OpenRan, OpenStack, Python)

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America

Posted Nov 29, 2025

The Telco Field Engineer role at Canonical involves leading customers in telco solutions using OpenStack, Kubernetes, and automation. The position offers remote work and opportunities in open-source tech innovation with a focus on 5G and cloud infrastructure.

Marketing Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 29, 2025

Canonical promotes itself as a leading open-source provider with a global presence, emphasizing innovation, remote work flexibility, and career growth opportunities. The job posting highlights collaborative environments, competitive compensation, and a focus on technology-driven marketing strategies.

Junior Product Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 29, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on Ubuntu. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a distributed team of over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries. Canonical seeks product managers with a passion for open source, strong leadership and communication skills, and a desire to drive product strategy and shape market demands.

Salesforce Administrator

Company: Canonical

Location: EMEA

Posted Nov 27, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. Their platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in various initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI engineering, and IoT. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. They are hiring a Salesforce Administrator to work remotely in the EMEA region, focusing on developing engineering solutions in NetSuite, Salesforce, and other business systems. The role requires exceptional academic track record, experience with CRM/ERP systems, and professional written and spoken English.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Canonical?
Canonical fosters an open‑source culture where collaboration and rapid iteration are core values. Employees enjoy flexible remote policies, a global team that spans time zones, and opportunities to contribute directly to Ubuntu releases. The company emphasizes continuous learning, offering internal training on cloud, container, and security technologies, and encourages community engagement through events and sponsorships.
What types of positions are available at Canonical?
Canonical hires for roles in software engineering (Ubuntu kernel, Snapcraft, cloud tooling), DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering, Security, Product Management, Sales Engineering, Marketing, Customer Support, and Infrastructure Operations. Each role requires a blend of technical skill, problem‑solving ability, and a passion for open‑source principles.
How can I stand out as an applicant?
Demonstrate open‑source contributions, especially to Ubuntu, Snap, or related projects. Highlight experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker). Quantify achievements—e.g., reduced deployment times by X% or improved security posture. Tailor your resume to Canonical’s values: emphasize teamwork, impact, and continuous learning. Prepare for technical interviews by mastering data structures, system design, and real‑world problem solving, and showcase your ability to work in a distributed environment.

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