Jobs at Canonical

1,642 open positions

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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Enterprise Customer Success Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: EMEA

Posted Aug 13, 2024

The role of an Enterprise Customer Success Manager at Canonical involves developing trust with customers, providing a best-in-class experience, and aligning expectations. The company is looking for a candidate with impeccable customer-facing skills, a passion for cloud and data centre infrastructure technologies, and experience with Linux OS, data applications, and storage.

Senior Marketing Manager - Cybersecurity

Company: Canonical

Location: EMEA

Posted Aug 16, 2024

Canonical is looking for a Senior Marketing Manager to develop marketing strategy and go-to-market plans for their security and compliance portfolio. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, marketing, and the use of technology in marketing.

Marketing Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: EMEA

Posted Aug 16, 2024

Canonical is looking for a regional marketing specialist to develop and execute marketing strategies for the Middle East and Africa region. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology and marketing, with experience in B2B marketing and a growth mindset.

Global Head of GSI Alliances

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America,EMEA

Posted Aug 14, 2024

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a focus on innovation and collaboration. The company is looking for a Global Head of GSI Alliances to lead business development and partnerships with global system integrators.

Enterprise Open Source Sales Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: Anywhere

Posted Aug 11, 2024

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that publishes Ubuntu, an open-source project. They are expanding their sales organization globally and hiring regional sales managers to lead teams of enterprise sales representatives. The company is profitable, growing, and has a strong mission to accelerate the adoption and quality of open-source globally.

Marketing Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: EMEA

Posted Aug 16, 2024

Canonical is looking for a regional marketing specialist to develop and execute marketing strategies for the EMEA region. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology and marketing, with experience in B2B marketing and excellent communication skills.

Enterprise Open Source Sales Director

Company: Canonical

Location: Anywhere

Posted Aug 11, 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.

Cloud Support Associate Engineer

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America,EMEA

Posted Aug 15, 2024

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, and is hiring a Cloud Support Associate Engineer to support customers using Ubuntu and open source products. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration and is looking for a handson engineer with a passion for Linux and cloud technologies to work with some of the best people in the industry.

Regional HR Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: EMEA

Posted Aug 16, 2024

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, seeking a Regional HR Manager to support their EMEA region. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with a focus on innovation, AI, and IoT. The role entails leading and scaling the regional HR team, delivering precise and compliant HR operations, and partnering with senior leadership.

Manager - Ubuntu Enablement Project Management

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America,EMEA

Posted Aug 13, 2024

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, seeking a Manager for their Ubuntu Enablement Project Management team. The role involves leading a diverse and distributed team, promoting industry-recognized best practices, and driving continuous improvement.

Graduate Customer Success Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: Anywhere

Posted Aug 13, 2024

Canonical is hiring a Customer Success Manager to support customers and grow their team. The role involves developing trust with customers, providing a great experience, and collaborating with other teams. The company offers a remote work environment, personal learning budget, and competitive compensation.

Enterprise Customer Success Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America

Posted Aug 13, 2024

The role of an Enterprise Customer Success Manager at Canonical involves developing trust with customers, providing a best-in-class experience, and aligning expectations. The company is looking for a candidate with impeccable customer-facing skills, a passion for cloud and data centre infrastructure technologies, and experience with Linux OS, data applications, and storage.

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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