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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Software Engineer - Python - Cloud - graduate level
Company: Canonical
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 05, 2025
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on Ubuntu. The company is hiring a Software Engineer to develop, test, and release improvements to Ubuntu on public clouds. The role requires quality-oriented software engineering in Python, experience with Ubuntu Linux systems administration, and a passion for the Ubuntu project and its values.
Distributed Systems Testing Software Engineer, Python / Go
Company: Canonical
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 06, 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 Engineer for Distributed Systems Testing to develop CI pipelines, test products on new clouds, and advance AIML pipelines for automatic analysis of test results. The role involves creating automated testing approaches, enabling engineering teams, enhancing CI pipelines, deploying and managing distributed systems, monitoring testing efforts, and collaborating with a globally distributed team.
Dell Global Alliance Director
Company: Canonical
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 05, 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 seeking a Global Alliances Director to lead the Dell Technologies alliance team globally, with responsibilities including building and owning the alliance strategy, expanding strategic relationships, growing business motions, and managing a team of business development managers. The role offers a distributed work environment, personal learning and development budget, annual compensation review, and other benefits.
Americas Sales Director - ISV Embedded Solutions
Company: Canonical
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 05, 2025
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on enterprise and technology markets. The company offers Ubuntu, a widely used platform for various initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, and IoT. Canonical supports ISV customers and partners in building on Ubuntu and Ubuntu Pro, providing comprehensive support, security, and compliance. The company is hiring a Sales Director for ISV Embedded Solutions to drive partnerships and licensing for Ubuntu and Ubuntu Pro.
Business Services Team Manager
Company: Canonical
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 05, 2025
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. They offer a wide range of services and products to global enterprises and technology markets. The company is hiring a Business Services Team Manager to lead travel logistics, event scheduling, expense policy, and administration. The role requires excellent coordination, planning, decision-making, budgeting, procurement, reporting, and management skills.
Linux Devices Software Engineer
Company: Canonical
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 05, 2025
Canonical is hiring engineers for various roles working on low-level system technology for autonomous devices. They focus on Ubuntu, Ubuntu Core, and open source solutions for embedded environments. The company values technical leadership, collaboration, and community engagement.
Product Manager - Cloud
Company: Canonical
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 06, 2025
Canonical promotes its leadership in open source software and cloud-native solutions, highlighting products like Ubuntu and Juju. The company emphasizes innovation, global collaboration, and opportunities for product managers with technical expertise. It showcases a positive work environment with remote flexibility and growth prospects.
Junior Campaign Manager
Company: Canonical
Location: EMEA
Posted Dec 06, 2025
Canonical is seeking a Junior Campaign Manager to join their Marketing team. The role involves setting up and monitoring paid campaigns, building automation and AI for ad performance, and developing the adtech stack. The ideal candidate should have experience with ad platforms, campaign tracking, lead generation, AB testing, and data-driven decision making. The position is fully remote in the EMEA region.
Staff Engineer - Development Lifecycle
Company: Canonical
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 05, 2025
Canonical is seeking a leader to make Ubuntu the best choice for mission-critical systems in highly regulated industries like automotive, aerospace, and industrial robotics. The role involves transforming complex demands into engineering excellence, leading teams, defining quality standards, and establishing strategic relations with external partners.
Senior Software Engineer (Backend)
Company: Canonical
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 05, 2025
Canonical seeks a Senior Staff Lead Engineer to shape open-source collaboration. The role involves architecting systems, mentoring teams, and traveling globally. Benefits include remote work, learning budgets, and competitive compensation.
Enterprise Project Manager
Company: Canonical
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 05, 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 globally distributed team that meets in person a few times a year. Canonical is hiring an Enterprise Project Manager to ensure project success through owning, driving, communicating, and engaging stakeholders while managing risks.
Global Payroll Administrator
Company: Canonical
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 05, 2025
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. They offer a distributed work environment, personal development opportunities, and a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. The company is seeking an exceptional payroll administrator to manage global payroll and contractor payments.