Canonical publishes Ubuntu, the world's most widely used open-source operating system, and a portfolio of open-source products relied on by millions of developers and enterprises. The company hires fully remote, worldwide — and its graduate program is one of the best launchpads in open source.

What the program is

As a Graduate Software Engineer, you join Canonical's Ubuntu engineering teams and learn from world-class engineers while contributing to software used by millions of demanding users every day. Work from home, anywhere on earth.

What the role entails

Shaping your product's roadmap at global team sprints every six months
Writing high-quality, resilient and performant code — some of it serving millions of daily users
Focusing on design and user experience, even for developer tooling and command-line apps
Mastering key programming languages and Linux system knowledge
Engaging with the open-source community through code reviews and issue trackers
Building security awareness in software design and implementation

What they look for

An exceptional academic track record from high school and university
A degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Mathematics or another STEM discipline
Passion for open source, Linux and software craftsmanship
Strong written communication and self-management (fully remote)