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, OpenStack, 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, OpenStack, 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, adaptable, articulate, and accountable

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

Interest in and experience with Ubuntu kernel or userspace, Kubernetes, OpenStack, 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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