Canonical Remote Off Campus Drive 2025

Canonical Off Campus Drive 2025: Remote Opportunities

Canonical, renowned for its contributions to Ubuntu and open-source software, has announced its Remote Off Campus Drive 2025, offering exciting opportunities for aspiring Graduate Software Engineers in India. This initiative aims to onboard talented individuals from the 2024 and 2025 batches into Canonical’s globally distributed team.

Overview of the Canonical Off Campus Drive 2025

This drive presents a fantastic opportunity for fresh graduates to kickstart their careers with a leading tech company. Here’s a quick overview:

Job Title: Graduate Software Engineer, Open Source and Linux, Canonical Ubuntu
Job Location: Remote
Salary: Best in Industry
Experience: Freshers
Qualification: BE/B.Tech//BSC/BCA/MCA or Equivalent STEM Grads

Job Description: Shaping the Future of Open Source

Canonical is seeking enthusiastic 2024 and 2025 Graduate Software Engineers to join its diverse engineering teams worldwide. As a global platform company, Canonical offers a wide array of software engineering challenges, encompassing both open-source products and commercial business systems. Teams utilize various programming languages, including Python, Golang, Rust, C/C++, JavaScript, and Bash.

Responsibilities and Opportunities

Contribute to shaping the product roadmap during global sprints held every six months.
Focus on design and user experience, even for developer tooling and command-line applications.
Develop high-quality, resilient, and performant code, potentially serving millions of daily users.
Master key programming languages and gain in-depth Linux system knowledge.
Engage with users and the open-source community through code reviews and issue trackers.
Prioritize and respond to customer issues, developing a strong understanding of enterprise requirements.
Develop skills and awareness of security in software design and implementation.

What Canonical Looks For

Canonical seeks candidates with a passion for technology and a strong foundation in computer science.

Exceptional academic record from high school and university.
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Mathematics, or another STEM discipline with programming courses.
Confidence to deliver high-quality code in Python, Rust, C/C++, Golang, JavaScript, or Java.
Experience with Ubuntu or another Linux distribution.
Proven track record of exceeding expectations to achieve outstanding results.
Result-oriented and organized, with the drive to meet commitments.
Personal technology and software engineering projects beyond the curriculum.
Professional written and spoken English.
Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
Personal responsibility and accountability.
Thoughtfulness, self-awareness, and the ability to reflect and develop.
Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events (up to two weeks long).

Nice-to-Have Skills

While not mandatory, the following skills are highly valued:

Upstream open-source contributions.
Packaging and Linux distribution contributions (Debian, Fedora, Arch, Nix, or another).
Leadership and organization skills.
Presentation and writing skills.
Business and commercial interests.

Salary and Benefits

Canonical offers a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The company is committed to providing its employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Benefit	Description
Health Insurance	Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their families.
Paid Time Off	Generous paid time off policy, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Retirement Plan	Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
Professional Development	Opportunities for professional development and training to enhance skills and knowledge.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible graduates can register for the Graduate Software Engineer position through the following link: