We are hiring a Software Engineer, Sustaining Engineering for a remote role that will work across the Linux software stack, delivering upstream bug fixes and ensuring the reliability of Ubuntu and associated open source projects.
Location
This is a fully remote role with the team based across all time zones.

Responsibilities

Resolve complex customer problems related to Ubuntu, Kernel, Ceph, Open Stack, Kubernetes, and other open source software
Maintain close working relationships with Canonical’s Field, Support, and product engineering teams
Participate in upstream communities, developing bug fixes, backporting patches, and working with upstream for inclusion
Review code produced by other engineers
Demonstrate good judgement in technical methods and techniques
Prioritize work and manage time effectively against priorities
Participate in team discussions to improve processes, tools, and documentation
Maintain clear, technical, and concise communications

Work from home and travel internationally up to 10% of work time for team meetings, events, and conferences

What we are looking for in you

Professional experience as a software engineer
Background in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field

Strong experience with Linux and at least one of the following technologies: Ceph, Open Stack, Kubernetes, or other cloud technologies

Strong development-level experience with Python, Go, C, or C++ on Linux




Ability to troubleshoot using debugging tools like gdb
Familiarity with git source code repositories and branches
An exceptional academic track record

Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events

Nice‑to‑have skills

Love technology and working with brilliant people
Curious, versátil, articulate, and accountable

Value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self‑motivated

Interest in and experience with Ubuntu kernel or userspace, Kubernetes, Open Stack, Ceph, QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD, Python, Go, C, PostgreSQL, Mongo, Debian packaging, and distributed systems

What we offer

Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person—remote since 2004
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and others

Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events

Equal Opportunity Employer

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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📌 Software Engineer, Sustaining Engineering (Ciudad de México)
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