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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IoT Solutions Architecture Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America,EMEA,APAC

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Canonical promotes its open-source expertise, global impact, and remote work opportunities for an IoT Solutions Architecture Manager role with competitive benefits and professional growth prospects.

Senior Jira Software Engineer

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 11, 2025

Canonical promotes itself as a leading open-source provider with global impact, offering a remote-friendly work environment, professional growth opportunities, and competitive benefits. The job posting highlights innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence in a distributed team setting.

Partner Sales Executive

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 13, 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, and IoT. The company is growing its channel sales team to capitalize on demand from partners. The Partner Sales Executive role involves developing channel strategy, recruiting new partners, and driving sales within the assigned territory.

Partner Sales Executive

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 12, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a widely used platform called Ubuntu. The company is growing its channel sales team to capitalize on demand from channel partners. The Partner Sales Executive Japan role requires a mix of farming and hunting capabilities, with a focus on building relationships with resellers and distributors to grow Canonical's business in the assigned territory.

UX Designer - Infrastructure

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 12, 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 a UX Designer for Infrastructure to work with engineering teams, creating open source tools for building clouds and managing compute clusters globally. The role involves collaborating with product managers and engineers, supporting complex products with design and UX heuristics, and evolving design systems for consistency and efficiency.

Enterprise Customer Success Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 10, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. The company is hiring an Enterprise Customer Success Manager to reduce risk, facilitate adoption, and support expansion within existing accounts. The role involves onboarding new customers, managing a portfolio of customers, and collaborating with various teams to deliver engagement plans.

Partner Sales Director - IHV Alliances

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 13, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on Ubuntu. The company is seeking an IHV Alliance Sales Director to lead strategic partnerships in EMEA or APAC regions. The role involves building relationships with IHV partners, growing awareness of open source capabilities, negotiating contracts, and leading partnerships with companies like Lenovo, Huawei, Ericsson, and Nokia.

Solutions Architect for Automotive

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 11, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on enterprise and technology markets. The company is hiring a Solutions Architect for Automotive to help partners understand and embrace their open source platform. The role requires expertise in Linux, embedded systems, and customer-facing engagement.

Partner Sales Manager - IHV Alliances

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 13, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with its Ubuntu platform widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, and IoT. The company is hiring a Partner Sales Manager to build strategic relationships with IHV partners, drive business interactions, and support internal teams. Canonical offers a distributed work environment, personal development budget, and opportunities for travel and learning.

Embedded Linux Field Engineering Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America

Posted Nov 10, 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, and IoT. The company is hiring an Embedded Linux Field Engineering Manager to lead a team in presales and professional services activities, working remotely in one of three geographic regions. The role requires extensive Linux experience, proficiency in programming languages, and strong interpersonal skills.

Software Architect - Containers / Virtualisation

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 11, 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 a software architect for LXD and MicroCloud, aiming to make clusters of compute with system containers or virtual machines easy and reliable. Canonical offers a fun, fast-paced team environment, global distributed collaboration, and opportunities for learning and development.

UX Designer - Design systems

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 10, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. The company is hiring a UX designer for their Design System Team to ensure the experience of the software and infrastructure they build is true to their intentions and delivers the tools their community and customers need.

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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