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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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Community Engineer (multiple roles and seniority levels)
Company: Canonical
Location: Remote
Posted Nov 16, 2025
Canonical is seeking a Community Engineer to help build community management at scale. The role involves facilitating community initiatives, supporting volunteer developers, and representing community interests. The position offers a distributed work environment with opportunities for travel and personal development.
Solutions Marketing Manager
Company: Canonical
Location: Remote
Posted Nov 14, 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 global distributed team. Canonical is looking for a regional marketing manager for the EMEA region to develop and execute marketing strategies across various products and industries.
Graduate Software Engineer - Open Source and Linux, Canonical Ubuntu
Company: Canonical
Location: Anywhere
Posted Nov 19, 2025
Canonical promotes itself as a leading open-source provider offering global remote software engineering roles with competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. The job description highlights innovative projects, professional development, and a commitment to diversity and excellence.
Junior Ads Specialist
Company: Canonical
Location: Remote
Posted Nov 17, 2025
Canonical is seeking a Junior Ads Specialist to join their Marketing team. The role involves setting up and monitoring paid ads campaigns, building automation and AI to improve performance, and developing Canonical's adtech stack. The ideal candidate should have proficiency with ad platforms, experience with lead generation campaigns, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Channel Account Manager
Company: Canonical
Location: Remote
Posted Nov 14, 2025
Canonical promotes itself as a leading open source provider with global enterprise success, highlighting growth opportunities and a distributed work environment. The job posting emphasizes channel sales expansion, strategic partnerships, and competitive compensation while showcasing the company's innovative tech focus and commitment to diversity.
Senior HR Generalist
Company: Canonical
Location: Remote
Posted Nov 18, 2025
Canonical seeks a Senior HR Generalist to shape global HR initiatives in a remote EMEA role, offering travel, learning budgets, and competitive compensation in a dynamic open-source tech environment.
Senior Search Lead - Technology
Company: Canonical
Location: Remote
Posted Nov 17, 2025
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. They have a global distributed team and a unique hiring process. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. They are looking for an experienced Tech-focused in-house search consultant to teach senior executives how to source talent for senior leadership roles.
Ubuntu Sales Engineer (English/Spanish Required)
Company: Canonical
Location: Remote
Posted Nov 18, 2025
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with Ubuntu being widely used in enterprise initiatives. The company is hiring an Ubuntu Pro Sales Engineer to help global companies adopt Ubuntu Pro and related technologies. The role requires technical expertise, business acumen, and excellent communication skills.
Junior Software Developer - Observability
Company: Canonical
Location: Remote
Posted Nov 17, 2025
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. They offer a cloud-native monitoring stack for applications running on various cloud technologies. The company values collaboration, innovation, and diversity.
Accountant
Company: Canonical
Location: EMEA
Posted Nov 15, 2025
Canonical is a leading open-source software provider with a globally recognized Ubuntu platform. The company emphasizes innovation, growth, and a collaborative work environment, offering opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a distributed team setting.
Kernel Build Automation Engineer - Ubuntu Linux
Company: Canonical
Location: Remote
Posted Nov 18, 2025
Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu Linux, is seeking a senior software engineer to lead an initiative to simplify and automate the configuration and build of the Ubuntu Linux kernel. The role involves leading the design and implementation of an advanced automated Linux build control system, working closely with other engineering teams, and having strong programming skills in Python and C, as well as experience with the Linux kernel, kconfig, git, and popular open-source projects for creating custom Linux-based distributions.
Information Systems - Open Source Technical Architect
Company: Canonical
Location: Remote
Posted Nov 18, 2025
Canonical promotes itself as a leading open-source innovator with global impact, offering a remote Information Systems Architect role that shapes infrastructure for millions of Ubuntu users. The position emphasizes collaboration, technical excellence, and career growth in a distributed work environment with opportunities for travel and professional development.