Rust Engineering Lead – Linux and Open Source Join Canonical as a Rust Engineering Lead and help drive the adoption of Rust throughout our Linux offerings, from Ubuntu to embedded software and the kernel. Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in cloud, AI, engineering and IoT initiatives. With 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, we are a founder‑led, profitable company that encourages fully remote, distributed work and provides occasional in‑person team sprints. We are hiring Rust Engineering Leads of all experience levels to shape the future of Linux systems with Rust. The role requires extensive Linux experience and a passion for system‑level development. Responsibilities Design and implement well‑tested, well‑documented software in Rust. Advocate for Rust adoption within Canonical and upstream projects. Identify projects and codebases that can be prioritised for Rust adoption. Debug and fix issues encountered by users. Participate in engineering processes, including code and architectural reviews. Collaborate with community and colleagues on technical specifications. Seek improvements to engineering and operations practices. Deploy and operate services developed by the team, where required. Contribute to the product’s success through technical advocacy. Qualifications Exceptional academic track record in high school and university. Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, STEM or a comparable narrative of alternative learning. Senior candidates: experience building, deploying and operating distributed systems and APIs. Track record of exceeding expectations and self‑starting delivery to schedule. Respectful and collaborative in a multicultural, multinational environment. Professional written and spoken English. Experience designing and writing high‑quality Rust software on Linux. Deep passion for Linux at the system level. Willingness to travel twice a year for company events up to two weeks. Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility and accountability. Nice‑to‑have Skills Experience developing for Ubuntu. Familiarity with LXD, MicroK8s, SnapD, IoT, Juju, Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Pro. Performance engineering and security experience. Benefits Fully remote work with bi‑annual in‑person team sprints. Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year. Annual salary review and performance‑driven bonus or commission. Recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave. Employee Assistance Programme and travel upgrades for long‑haul events. Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives and background create a better work environment and improved products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr