Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to global enterprise and technology markets. The platform, Ubuntu, is widely utilized in initiatives like public cloud, data science, AI, and IoT. The company operates with a strong emphasis on global collaboration, boasting a team of over 1,200 colleagues across 75+ countries. As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will engage in various software engineering challenges, both in open source products and commercial systems.
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Engineering teams work in programming languages including Python, Golang, Rust, C/C++, JavaScript, and Bash, covering a wide range of technologies from BIOS and firmware to supercomputers and cloud solutions. This role requires excellence in academic performance and offers a path to significant contributions in the open source community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Shape the roadmap for your product during global sprints every six months.
- Focus on design and user experience for developer tools and command-line applications.
- Write high-quality, resilient, and performant code.
- Engage with users and the open source community through code reviews and issue trackers.
- Respond to customer inquiries promptly and understand enterprise requirements.
- Develop awareness of security in software design.
Qualifications:
- Exceptional academic record at both high school and university levels.
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Mathematics or a related STEM discipline with programming coursework.
- Confidence to deliver high-quality code in languages such as Python, Rust, C/C++, Golang, JavaScript, or Java.
- Experience with Ubuntu or another Linux distribution.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Strong interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Contributions to upstream open source or packaging for Linux distributions (Debian, Fedora, Arch, Nix).
- Leadership and organization skills.
- Presentation and writing skills.
Location: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Remote)
Work Conditions:
- Type: Full-time
- Remote Work: Yes, with a globally distributed team.
- Working Days: Generally Monday to Friday; weekends and nights are off.
- International Travel: Required twice a year for company events (up to two weeks long).
About Canonical:
Canonical is committed to a workplace free from discrimination and values diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds. The company champions fairness and equal opportunity in its recruitment and work environment.
This opportunity presents a chance to work at the forefront of technological advancements in open source software while enjoying global connectivity and personal growth within your career.
