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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Sustaining Engineering Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America

Posted Nov 18, 2024

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on innovation and collaboration. The company is hiring an Engineering Manager for Sustaining Engineering, responsible for leading a distributed team and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Ubuntu on WSL Software Engineer

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America

Posted Nov 19, 2024

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, and is hiring an Ubuntu on WSL Software Engineer to grow the team working on this exciting technology. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration and is looking for a candidate with a strong track record of software development experience, excellent academic track record, and passion for technology.

Associate Sales Operations Analyst

Company: Canonical

Location: EMEA

Posted Nov 18, 2024

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, hiring Associate Sales Operations Analysts to support sales teams. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a focus on innovation and collaboration.

Social Media Video Content Creator

Company: Canonical

Location: EMEA

Posted Nov 05, 2024

Canonical is looking for a Social Media Video Content Creator to join their team. The role involves creating storylines for videos, building an engaged community, and optimizing video content. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, marketing, and open source. Canonical offers a remote working environment, personal learning budget, and competitive compensation.

Ubuntu Linux Software Engineering Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: Anywhere

Posted Oct 17, 2024

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, and is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team that delivers the essential components of Ubuntu. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, and offers a range of benefits to its employees.

Senior Engineer - Telemetry

Company: Canonical

Location: EMEA

Posted Oct 17, 2024

Canonical is seeking a talented software engineer to join their team, working on cutting-edge telemetry and connectivity solutions. The role involves collaborating with a globally distributed team, developing scalable service APIs, and designing new features. The company offers a remote-first work environment, learning and development allowances, and competitive salary.

Global Partner Marketing Lead

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Oct 25, 2024

Canonical is looking for a Global Partner Marketing Lead to develop commercial relationships with global partners, focusing on open source software and technology marketing.

Manager of Enterprise Open Source Sales Team

Company: Canonical

Location: Anywhere

Posted Oct 17, 2024

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that publishes Ubuntu, an open-source operating system. They are expanding their sales organization globally and hiring regional sales team managers to lead a team of enterprise sales representatives. The company is profitable, growing, and has a strong presence in the enterprise software industry.

Regional Director of Enterprise Open Source Sales

Company: Canonical

Location: Anywhere

Posted Oct 17, 2024

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a mission to accelerate the adoption and quality of open source globally. The company is hiring regional sales directors to lead teams of enterprise sales representatives, and is looking for candidates with empathy for customers, high intellect, passion for technology, teamwork, and energy.

Field Software Engineer

Company: Canonical

Location: Australia

Posted Nov 07, 2024

Canonical is hiring a Field Software Engineer to work on private cloud infrastructure, Linux, and open source applications. The role involves designing cloud solutions, developing Kubernetes operators, and working with customers. The company offers a remote working environment, personal learning budget, and competitive pay.

Partner Sales Director - Global System Integrator (GSI)

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America

Posted Oct 21, 2024

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, and is hiring a Partner Sales Director to work with Global System Integrators to facilitate Ubuntu-based solutions and opportunities.

Social Media Video Content Creator

Company: Canonical

Location: EMEA Only

Posted Oct 28, 2024

Canonical is looking for a Social Media Video Content Creator to join their team. The role involves creating engaging video content, building a community, and optimizing video content for metrics. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, marketing, and learning.

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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