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Junior Ubuntu Software Engineer

Home based - Worldwide

Full-Time

Posted October 15, 2026

Salary

5-9 LPA

Batches

0-2 years experience

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About The Role

Canonical, the global leader behind Ubuntu, is expanding its Ubuntu Engineering team with junior software engineers. Working remotely, you will design, develop, package, and test open‑source components across foundational, server, desktop, and archive teams. You’ll ensure performance, resilience, and seamless upgrades for millions of users worldwide while collaborating with a diverse, distributed community of engineers. You will also contribute to documentation, participate in code reviews, and engage in periodic on‑site meetups to align on strategy.

Responsibilities

Develop, test, and package open-source software components for Ubuntu.

Contribute to core utilities, bootloaders, and package managers ensuring stability.

Participate in code reviews, CI pipelines, and automated testing to maintain quality.

Collaborate with global teams to integrate new releases and provide upgrade paths.

Document build processes and create troubleshooting guides for end‑users.

Requirements

Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.
Understanding of Linux operating system fundamentals and package management.
Experience with Git version control and CI/CD workflows.
Familiarity with building and debugging software on Ubuntu.
Ability to work independently in a remote, distributed environment.

Eligibility Checklist

B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science or related field

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