Graduate Software Engineer, Open Source and Linux, Canonical Ubuntu

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<p><h3>Overview</h3><p><b>Graduate Software Engineer, Open Source and Linux, Canonical Ubuntu</b> role at <b>Canonical</b>. Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. We employ 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries with many roles remote. Teams meet in person a few times per year to align on strategy and execution.</p><p>Location: This is a globally remote role.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Shaping the roadmap for your product at global sprints every six months</li><li>Focusing on design and user experience, even for developer tooling and command line apps</li><li>Writing high quality, resilient and performant code, potentially serving millions of demanding daily users</li><li>Working towards mastery of key programming languages and Linux system knowledge</li><li>Engaging with users and the open source community through code reviews and issue trackers</li><li>Responding to customer issues as a priority, developing an understanding of enterprise requirements</li><li>Developing skills and awareness of security in software design and implementation</li></ul><h3>What we are looking for in you</h3><ul><li>Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university</li><li>Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Mathematics or another STEM discipline with programming courses</li><li>Confidence to get started and deliver high quality code in one of Python, Rust, C/C++, Golang, JavaScript or Java</li><li>Experience with Ubuntu or another Linux distribution</li><li>Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results</li><li>Result-oriented and organized, with the drive to meet commitments</li><li>Personal projects in technology and software engineering beyond the curriculum</li><li>Professional written and spoken English</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability</li><li>Personal responsibility and accountability</li><li>Thoughtfulness, self-awareness and the ability to reflect and develop</li><li>Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long</li></ul><h3>Nice-to-have skills</h3><ul><li>Upstream open source contributions</li><li>Packaging and Linux distribution contributions - Debian, Fedora, Arch, Nix or another</li><li>Leadership and organization skills</li><li>Presentation and writing skills</li><li>Business and commercial interests</li></ul><h3>What we offer</h3><ul><li>Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person</li><li>Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year</li><li>Annual compensation review</li><li>Recognition rewards</li><li>Annual holiday leave</li><li>Maternity and paternity leave</li><li>Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform</li><li>Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues</li><li>Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events</li></ul><h3>About Canonical</h3><p>Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues have worked from home since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer, and we foster a workplace free from discrimination. We will give your application fair consideration regardless of identity.</p><h3>Seniority level</h3><ul><li>Internship</li></ul><h3>Employment type</h3><ul><li>Full-time</li></ul><h3>Job function</h3><ul><li>Engineering and Information Technology</li></ul><h3>Industries</h3><ul><li>Software Development</li></ul></p>
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