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Graduate Software Engineer, Open Source and Linux, Canonical Ubuntu

Canonical
Location
Home based - Worldwide
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Engineering Fast Track
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
  • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Mathematics or another STEM discipline with programming courses
  • Confidence to get started and deliver high quality code in one of Python, Rust, C/C++, Golang, JavaScript or Java
  • Experience with Ubuntu or another Linux distribution
  • Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results
  • Result-oriented and organized, with the drive to meet commitments
Nice to have
  • Upstream open source contributions
  • Packaging and Linux distribution contributions - Debian, Fedora, Arch, Nix or another
  • Leadership and organization skills
  • Presentation and writing skills
  • Business and commercial interests
What the job really is

As a Graduate Software Engineer at Canonical, you will engage in various software engineering challenges related to open source products and commercial systems. Your day-to-day tasks will include writing high-quality code, shaping product roadmaps, and collaborating with the open source community. You will also focus on user experience and security in software design while working closely with colleagues in a remote environment.

Benefits
  • Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
  • Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
  • Annual compensation review
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual holiday leave
  • Maternity and paternity leave
Things to weigh
  • Highly competitive application process
  • Remote work environment with limited in-person team interactions, only twice a year
  • Expectations for intense engagement during weekdays with no general weekend work
Job score3.4/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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