Job Role: Graduate Software Engineer – Open Source and Linux (Ubuntu)
Company: Canonical
Job Location: Fully Remote (Worldwide – Home-based)
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Eligible Batch: 2025 / 2026 Passouts (New College Graduates)
Work Mode: Fully Remote (with 2 in-person team sprints per year)
Expected CTC: Highly competitive for global remote role (indicative ₹18 – 35+ LPA depending on location & skills; actual depends on interview)
Canonical Graduate Software Engineer Overview
Canonical (makers of Ubuntu) is hiring Graduate Software Engineers for the 2025 & 2026 batch across the world. This is a rare fully remote opportunity to work on the **Ubuntu Linux ecosystem** — from kernel and bootloaders to desktop, cloud, containers, and AI infrastructure. You will contribute to open source projects using Python, Rust, C/C++, Go, JavaScript, etc., while collaborating with global teams on real-world, high-impact software used by millions.
This is one of the best remote graduate software engineering programs globally — perfect for top-performing 2025/2026 batch students who love open source, Linux, and want to work on Ubuntu at scale. Extremely competitive and rewarding if you have strong coding + Linux exposure. Skip if you prefer fully office-based roles or don’t have consistent academic excellence + personal projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop high-quality, resilient code for Ubuntu and related open source projects
- Work on diverse areas — kernel, drivers, compilers, tools, desktop, cloud, containers, security
- Contribute to agentic AI, performance, cryptography, and documentation
- Engage with the open source community through code reviews and issue trackers
- Respond to customer/enterprise issues and improve user experience
- Participate in twice-yearly in-person team sprints (travel covered)
Eligibility Criteria for Canonical Graduate Software Engineer
Mandatory Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Mathematics, or STEM discipline (2025/2026 passout)
- Exceptional academic track record from school and university
- Strong programming skills in at least one of: **Python, Rust, C/C++, Golang, JavaScript, Java**
- Good experience with Ubuntu or any Linux distribution
- Personal projects in software engineering beyond curriculum
- Excellent written and spoken English + strong communication skills
- Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for team sprints (up to 2 weeks)
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Upstream open source contributions (highly valued)
- Packaging experience (Debian, Fedora, Arch, Nix, etc.)
- Leadership, presentation, or business understanding
Salary, Benefits and Perks
- CTC: Highly competitive global remote package (indicative ₹18 – 35+ LPA depending on location & performance)
- Personal learning & development budget of **USD 2,000 per year**
- Annual compensation review + performance bonus
- Distributed work with twice-yearly in-person sprints in exciting locations
- Comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, holiday leave, and Team Member Assistance Program
- Opportunity to shape Ubuntu and open source used by millions worldwide
Compensation is shaped by location, experience, and performance. Actual offer is highly competitive for strong candidates.
Selection Process
- Online Application + Resume Shortlisting
- Technical Assessment / Coding Test
- Multiple Technical Interviews (focus on coding, Linux, open source thinking)
- Team Fit / Final Discussion
- Offer
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How to Apply for Canonical Graduate Software Engineer 2026
Official Apply Link:
Apply Online – Canonical Careers
Important Tip: Highlight your Linux experience, personal open source projects, GitHub profile, and any contributions clearly. Strong academic record + passion for open source is mandatory.
FAQs for Canonical Graduate Software Engineer
Who can apply?
2025 & 2026 batch graduates with exceptional academics and strong coding + Linux skills.
Is the role fully remote?
Yes. Fully home-based with 2 in-person team sprints per year (travel paid by company).
What languages do they use?
Python, Rust, C/C++, Golang, JavaScript, Java, and Bash.
What matters most?
Passion for open source, Linux/Ubuntu experience, personal projects, and learning agility.
About Canonical
Canonical is the company behind Ubuntu — the world’s most popular open source platform used in public cloud, AI, data science, IoT, and enterprise computing.
Last Updated March 2026 | Job verified and active