Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, primarily known for Ubuntu. The company serves a wide range of initiatives, including public cloud, data science, artificial intelligence, and Internet of Things (IoT). Canonical is recognized for its global distributed collaboration, with over 1,200 colleagues across 75+ countries.
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As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will be involved in various engineering challenges, working with a range of programming languages, such as Python, Golang, Rust, C/C++, and JavaScript. You will engage in tasks that span from the lowest levels of the Linux system up to desktop applications and container orchestration.
The role offers the opportunity to:
- Shape product roadmaps during global sprints biannually.
- Focus on design and user experience for developer tools and command-line applications.
- Write high-quality, resilient code for demanding users.
- Collaborate with the open source community through code reviews.
- Prioritize and understand enterprise customer requirements, including security in software design.
Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Remote)
Work Conditions:
- Full-time position with a focus on remote work.
- Teams are aligned in similar time zones (EMEA, APAC, AMER).
- Work typically occurs Monday to Friday, with no expectation of weekend or night work.
- Employees participate in two in-person team sprints per year, lasting up to two weeks each.
Requirements:
- An exceptional academic record from both high school and university.
- An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Mathematics, or another STEM discipline with programming courses.
- Confidence in delivering high-quality code in languages such as Python, Rust, C/C++, Golang, JavaScript, or Java.
- Experience with Ubuntu or other Linux distributions.
- Professional written and spoken English skills are required.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Contributions to upstream open source projects or packaging and Linux distribution contributions.
- Leadership, organization, presentation, and writing skills.
Additional Benefits:
- Competitive compensation based on geographical location and performance.
- Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonuses.
- Learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Recognition rewards and annual leave.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Team Member Assistance Program and wellness platform.
Canonical fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, offering equal opportunity for all applicants.
