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Canonical

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 The Software Alliances team at Canonical works with leading software companies to optimize and enable their products with Ubuntu and other Canonical software, for instance our AI offerings. We develop joint product roadmaps, drive delivery, and formulate go-to-market plans, content and processes, enabling differentiated offerings and robust product life-cycle support anchored to best-in-class Canonical products. Enterprises are able to receive the benefits of open source, securely maintained, and validated solutions from cloud to edge, whether purchased from Canonical, embedded in Alliance partners' products, or accessed through the cloud.
 
 
 The successful candidate is someone who has a background in technology, engineering or product management and is interested in continuing to grow their career in business development. If you are someone who can navigate complex new technical challenges, learn quickly, and architect solutions and strategies across global teams, this challenging role is for you. This role is ideal for early career professionals with up to 7 years of experience.
 
 
 Location: This role will be based remotely in the Americas or EMEA region.
 
 
 The role entails
 
 
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 Collaborating with product, engineering, alliance and marketing teams at partners to align on open-source strategies.
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 Capturing partner requirements, evaluating gaps, and identifying Canonical opportunities.
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 Coordinating with marketing and product teams on messaging, content creation, and launch plans.
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 Creating partner- and customer-facing materials like reference architectures, joint blueprints, webinars, presentations, videos, and white papers.
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 Driving Ubuntu adoption within targeted alliance accounts, advocating its benefits to stakeholders and working with partners on enablement training for their development, delivery, support and commercial teams.
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 Influencing alliance partners to build with Canonical technology.
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 Up to 25% travel, including internationally, for internal conferences and to drive partnerships in person.
 
 
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 What we are looking for in you
 
 
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 Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path.
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 Bachelor's degree in science, technology and/or engineering.
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 Experience in software development and system architecture.
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 Customer-facing experience in software engineering, product management, business development, technology strategy or similar functions.
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 Excellent communication skills across all levels of stakeholders - individual contributors to the C-suite; ability to grasp complex material and synthesize key points.
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 Ability to think and work at both strategic and tactical levels.
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 Disciplined and self motivated for a remote-first workplace environment.
 
 
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 Nice-to-have Skills And Experience
 
 
 
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 Experience with open source software and open source business models.
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 Team leadership, product management or program management experience.
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 Understanding of marketing and go-to-market strategy.
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 Sector-specific experience in finance, telecommunications, automotive, or public sectors.
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 Working knowledge of independent hardware and software vendor go-to-market motions.
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 Post-graduate degree in science, technology or engineering field.
 
 
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 What we offer colleagues
 
 
 
 We consider geographic location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
 
 
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 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
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 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
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 Annual compensation review.
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 Recognition rewards.
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 Annual holiday leave.
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 Maternity and paternity leave.
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 Employee Assistance Programme.
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 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
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 Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events.
 
 
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 About Canonical
 
 
 
 Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
 
 
 Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
 
 
 We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
 
 
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Software Alliance Ecosystem Manager

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 Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
 
 
 The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
 
 
 We are hiring a Partner Sales Manager to be a key contributing team member within the growing IHV alliances organization. Large OEM or Independent Hardware Vendor (IHV) brands - Dell, HPE, IBM, Lenovo, Ericsson, Cisco, Fujitsu and many more - are major partners for Canonical. These companies build software-defined solutions to capitalize on global open source mandates and associated macro trends. Canonical's flagship product, Ubuntu, and its broader open source portfolio are key ingredients for these partners to realize their aspirations. Canonical represents the best platform for rapid open source innovation.
 
 
 Reporting to the Head of IHV Alliances, the Partner Sales Manager will work closely with IHV and Canonical teams in various geographies to enable IHV teams, generate and transact opportunities, drive a Canonical agenda within an IHV, and achieve targeted results. They are responsible to build trusted relationships with our partners, increase Canonical market share and attach rate, evangelize the partnership and drive business interactions from across persona - from engineer to CxO. They will often run customer workshops focused on particular initiatives at that customer, attend sales events, give public presentations and participate in executive engagements.
 
 
 
 Location: This is a remote role.
 
 
 
 The role entails
 
 
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 Build strategic relationships and enable partner teams on the partnership
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 Build pipeline and transact opportunities through an IHV
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 Grow partner awareness of open source capabilities on Canonical Ubuntu
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 Demonstrate a deep understanding of the Linux and cloud software ecosystem
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 Deliver on targets, objectives and provide a voice of the partner
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 Travel regularly - sometimes internationally - to drive partnerships in person
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 Align and support internal canonical field teams - identify, support, grow, transact
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 Expand existing footprint with IHV customers with an aim to upsell to broader portfolio
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 Support and contribute to broader strategy, initiatives and key campaigns
 
 
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 What we are looking for in you
 
 
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 Experience in alliance or indirect sales management roles
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 Autonomous, disciplined, hands-on, get-it-done mentality
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 Ability to capture customer requirements, evaluate gaps, identify and create opportunities
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 Passionate about Ubuntu products and mission
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 Comfortable in fast-paced and high pressure environments with measurable goals
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 Experience with Linux, virtualization, containers, and other cloud technologies
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 Excellent communication and presentation skills
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 Team player with superior accountability and customer support skills
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 Credibility and working knowledge of IHVs - their products, go-to-market motion, and field
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 Experience managing cross-functional teams and track record of operational excellence
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 Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
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 Hands on experience with Salesforce and Google Suite a plus
 
 
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 What we offer colleagues
 
 
 
 We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
 
 
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 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
 </li>
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 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
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 Annual compensation review
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 Recognition rewards
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 Annual holiday leave
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 Maternity and paternity leave
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 Team Member Assistance Program &amp; Wellness Platform
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 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
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 Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
 
 
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 About Canonical
 
 
 
 Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
 
 
 
 Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
 
 
 
 We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
 
 
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Partner Sales Manager - IHV Alliances

Otech

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 ROLE OBJECTIVE
 
 
 
 Our environment is a high-performance ecosystem built on the Microsoft .NET platform, which is integrated with multiple external systems. Approved candidate will be an integral part of our software development team, contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of high-quality software solutions. We will provide the opportunity to work on diverse projects in multiple industries that align with our technological goals and business objectives.
 
 
 
 RESPONSIBILITIES
 
 
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 Software Development:
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 Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications using C# .NET.
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 Development of desktop, web, back-end, and mobile applications usingthe latest Microsoft technologies: MS SQL, .NET, C#, .NET Maui, and others
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 Implement efficient, reusable, and scalable code that aligns with project requirements.
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 Requirements Analysis:
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 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze software requirements.
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 Translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable development tasks.
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 Code Reviews and Quality Assurance:
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 Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices, and maintain code quality.
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 Identify and address software defects and issues.
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 Problem-solving and Troubleshooting:
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 Debug and troubleshoot software defects and issues, providing timely and effective resolutions.
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 Collaborate with team members and other departments to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
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 Close work and full support for the Operations team and all other teams using the applications required to run projects. Work as SL2 and SL3 for resolving all company tickets
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 Database Design and Development:
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 Design and implement database structures, particularly using SQL Server.
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 Optimize database queries and performance to ensure efficient data retrieval and manipulation.
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 Collaboration and Communication:
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 Work closely with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand project requirements.
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 Communicate effectively with team members, sharing insights, updates, and technical information.
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 Continuous Learning:
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 Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in C# .NET development.
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 Propose and implement innovative solutions and improvements based on evolving technologies.
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 Documentation:
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 Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for software applications, APIs, and databases.
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 Document code, processes, and development methodologies for knowledge sharing and future reference.
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 Testing and Deployment:
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 Develop and execute test plans, ensuring the reliability and functionality of software applications.
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 Contribute to the deployment process, ensuring smooth and error-free application releases.
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 Cross-functional Collaboration:
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 Engage in collaborative problem-solving with other teams, architects, and infrastructure teams.
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 Provide technical expertise and support to colleagues across various projects and departments.
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 Adherence to Coding Standards:
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 Follow established coding standards, version control processes, and release management practices.
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 Continuously strive for code improvements and maintainability.
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 Key Deliverables
 
 
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 Delivery of High-Quality, Scalable Software Solutions
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 Operational Stability &amp; Technical Excellence
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 Continuous Improvement &amp; Knowledge Contribution
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 ROLE SPECIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 Qualification and Experience
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience).
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 At least 5 years of professional experience with C# and .NET Core/.NET 5+. They must understand Dependency Injection, LINQ, and Async/Await patterns
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 Proven experience interfacing C# with other technologies. This includes using REST APIs or Message Brokers (like RabbitMQ/Kafka) to connect .NET and Java.
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 Fluency in English
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 Very good knowledge of the following technologies:
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 .NET technology stack: .NET, .NET Framework, .NET Standard, Maui, ASP.NET
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 C#, LINQ
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 Microsoft SQL Server
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 Azure DevOps Server / Git
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 REST / SOAP / webAPI / IIS
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 JSON / XML
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 Additional experience in the following will be beneficial:
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 DevExpress Suite knowledge will be an advantage
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 HTML5 / CSS3
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 JavaScript / TypeScript / Angular / React
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 Razor, Blazor
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 Deep understanding of microservices, design patterns, and asynchronous programming.
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 Knowledge and experience in Database management: queries, tables, indexes, performance analysis
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 Effective time management skills for prioritizing tasks and meeting project deadlines
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C# .NET SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

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 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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
 
 
 The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
 
 
 Canonical is looking for exceptional security-focused software engineers to be integrated across product teams. While they also contribute to the product as engineers, their primary focus is to challenge the entire team to think more deeply about security through state-of-the-art practices such as threat modeling, table-top exercises, architecture and design reviews, static analysis tools, and fuzzing, among others.
 
 
 These roles encompass all aspects of product security, including feature development, vulnerability response, proactive security, and open source community participation. Engineers in these roles collaborate closely with other Canonical teams, customers, and partners across the open source ecosystem.
 
 
 Each product engineering team at Canonical reserves one or two openings for security-oriented software engineers. We also develop a number of products driven entirely by security needs, such as our AppArmor kernel investments and the Ubuntu Security Guide (USG). As the publisher of Ubuntu, we also handle long-term security response for the entire operating system and open source ecosystem. Working with tens of thousands of upstreams means that we need to be fluent in every major programming language and design, build, and adopt sophisticated tools that enable us to work at scale and speed with confidence.
 
 
 Apply here if you are an exceptional security-focused software engineer, passionate about open source, and excited by Canonical's products and mission.
 
 
 This role requires the ability to be productive in a globally distributed team through strong self-discipline and motivation. It also involves mandatory international travel at least twice a year, typically for one week.
 
 
 Location: Worldwide, this is a globally remote role
 
 
 What you'll do
 
 
 Security roles might tackle any of the following:
 
 
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 Define, implement, and document new security features
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 Lead security-focused initiatives within a product engineering team
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 Analyze, fix, and test vulnerabilities in open source software
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 Contribute to Ubuntu and upstream open source projects to benefit the community
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 Audit and analyze source code for vulnerabilities
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 Integrate new tools into our security infrastructure, pipelines, and processes
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 Achieve and retain various security certifications
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 Extend and enhance Linux cryptographic components to meet country-specific compliance requirements, such as FIPS and Common Criteria (CC) certifications
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 Work with external partners to develop Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks
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 Design and develop hardening automation for Ubuntu
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 Stay up to date with trends and developments in the security industry
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 Develop, test, and maintain new software capabilities
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 Provide guidance and support to other engineering teams on security best practices
 
 
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 What we are looking for in you
 
 
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 An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
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 Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
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 A track record of going above and beyond expectations
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 Thorough understanding of the common categories of security vulnerabilities and how to fix them
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 Knowledge of modern software engineering techniques
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 Familiarity with open source development tools and methodologies
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 Skill in one or more of C, C++, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, PHP, or JavaScript/Typescript
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 Experience as a security champion
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 Experience driving security within a wider SSDLC process
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 Professional written and spoken English
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 Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
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 Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
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 Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
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 Excellent communication and presentation skills
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 Results-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
 
 
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 Optional skills we also value
 
 
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 Clear and effective communication with both the team and Ubuntu community members
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 Experience working with the Linux kernel
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 Experience with security certifications and knowledge of FIPS and/or Common Criteria (CC)
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 Experience with OVAL (Open Vulnerability Assessment Language)
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 Knowledge of cryptographic modules such as OpenSSL and Libgcrypt
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 Knowledge of low-level Linux cryptography APIs
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 Demonstrated ability to learn quickly
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 Performance engineering experience
 
 
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 What we offer you
 
 
 We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
 
 
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 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
 </li>
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 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual compensation review
 </li>
 <li>
 Recognition rewards
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual holiday leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Maternity and paternity leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Employee Assistance Programme
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
 </li>
 <li>
 Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 About Canonical
 
 
 
 Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
 
 
 Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
 
 
 We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
 
 
</div>

Security Software Engineer

Center for Management Excellence (CME)

The Role
 ROLE OBJECTIVE: Senior Manager / Manager – Strategic Partnerships & M&A leads the origination, evaluation and execution of ecosystem partnerships (hyperscalers, OEMs, telcos, ISVs) and inorganic growth opportunities (investments, JVs, acquisitions, carveouts) that accelerate the company's strategy across data centre, cloud, cybersecurity and system integration services. The role owns the end—to—end deal cycle—market scanning, business case and valuation, due diligence orchestration, negotiation and closing—and sets up post—deal integration and partnership governance to realize synergies, protect value and ensure regulatory compliance in Oman. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Strategy & Deal Origination • Translate corporate strategy into a pipeline of partnership/M&A thesis and target lists; maintain market maps for priority domains (cloud, managed services, cybersecurity, platforms, niche SIs). • Conduct opportunity analysis and screening of acquisition or investment targets aligned with the company’s strategic priorities • Build investment cases: problem statement, strategic fit, synergy logic, options analysis (build/partner/buy), risks and mitigations. • Run initial outreach, screening and NDAs; manage confidentiality and information flows. 2. Partnerships (alliances, JVs) • Identify, evaluate, and develop partnerships with technology vendors, hyperscalers, service providers, and ecosystem enablers • Structure and negotiate partnership models (resell/CSP, MSP, OEM, co—sell, white—label, JV, distribution, BOT/revenue—share) with clear roles, quotas and support obligations. • Define partner tiering, enablement and joint GTM plans with Sales/Marketing; establish QBRs, scorecards and escalation paths. • Ensure compliance with data—protection, security, sanctions and competition requirements in partner agreements. • Monitor strategic partner performance and alignment with business goals 3. Commercial finance & deal modelling • Build financial models for partnerships and M&A (P&L, CF, BS impact; NPV/IRR; scenario/sensitivity; synergy and integration costs). • Set pricing/discount corridors and approval matrices for partnership constructs in coordination with Finance. 4. M&A execution • Lead end—to—end M&A processes: teasers/IM review, valuations, indicative offers (EOI/NBO), data—room Q&A, management meetings. • Coordinate due diligence (commercial, financial, tax, legal, HR, tech/cyber, operations); consolidate findings and value—bridge, and define SPA/business—warranty protections. • Support the development of deal structures, term sheets, and definitive agreements in coordination with legal and financial advisors • Drive negotiations (SPA, SHA/JVAs, TSAs), board/IC materials, and closing deliverables. 5. Post—deal integration & value realisation • Develop Day—0/Day—1 and 100—day plans, integration workstreams, TSA governance and synergy tracking (revenue, cost, capex/working capital). • Establish post—deal KPIs and risk logs; run integration reviews and corrective actions. 6. Governance, risk & compliance • Maintain stage—gate governance, IC memos and deal documentation; ensure Delegations of Authority (DOA) compliance. • Manage regulatory touchpoints (competition/anti-trust; PDPL data obligations in transactions; tax/VAT structuring with Finance; sector approvals as applicable). 7. Stakeholder management & communications • Align internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Technology, Operations, Sales) and external advisors; manage board/EXCO expectations with clear narratives. • Prepare board-level presentations, strategic recommendations, and investment memos 8. Market intelligence & insights • Track competitor moves, funding rounds, M&A activity, and partnership models, technology trends and valuation benchmarks in the GCC; maintain a knowledge base of precedent deals and partnership structures.
 
Requirements
 Qualification: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Engineering • Postgraduate degree (e.g., MBA or equivalent) is strongly preferred Certification: • CFA/ACA/ACCA (preferred) • Relevant certifications in corporate finance, valuation, or M&A (e.g., FMVA, CIMA) are a plus Experience: • Minimum 7–10 years of experience in M&A, strategic partnerships, corporate development, or investment advisory — ideally within ICT, technology, or telecom sectors
 
About the company
 CME stands as the epitome of excellence in integrated outsourcing services in Oman, boasting over a decade of unwavering commitment and expertise. As a trusted outsourcing partner, we have been at the forefront of delivering a comprehensive range of services, including Recruitment & Contract Staffing, HR Consulting, Assessment, Project Management, and Accounting Outsourcing. With a track record of over 10 years, CME has solidified its reputation as one of Omans most reliable Human Resource Outsourcing agencies. At CME, we believe that outsourcing, when executed with precision, is the key to unlocking unparalleled business success. Our journey is grounded in the understanding that effective outsourcing goes beyond reducing costs; its about enhancing value, improving services, and instilling innovation. Our experienced, trusted, and committed advisors stand ready to assist you in validating outsourcing strategies, understanding costs, building business cases, aligning stakeholders, evaluating options, and guiding you through vendor selection and negotiation Whether you are venturing into outsourcing for the first time or seeking to optimize existing contracts, CME provides not just services, but strategic solutions and tools to elevate your business. The secret to progress is taking that first step, and at CME, we are dedicated to showing you how to enhance service delivery, quality, and costs to propel your business to new heights.

Senior Manager/Manager – Strategic Partnerships & M&A

<div>
 Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
 
 
 The company is founder led, profitable and growing.
 
 
 Canonical's product management team are technologists who have a passion for delivering products and solutions that help shape market demands while elevating open source software everywhere. This is a general application track for the product management positions at Canonical. You will set a clear vision, prioritize work effectively, and ensure the team delivers high-quality products that meet business and user needs. Apply here if you excel at leadership, communication, and technical vision, and believe you can drive product strategy for the business needs of tomorrow. During the interview process we will identify specific software products which would be a good fit for your interests.
 
 
 We believe that open source is transforming the way that enterprises solve their business needs. Although open source has been around for thirty years, it is only now fundamental to every corner of the software landscape. Going forward we believe open source will have an even bigger impact as it moves into specialised vertical markets. Our goal is to make open source easier, more reliable and more secure for deployment and development. We strive to be the provider of 'most software to most companies', starting with Ubuntu but expanding to cover every class of application on every class of compute. To deliver on that ambition, we select product managers for their intellect and strong drive to advance the open source community. Together, we aim to improve open source quality, outreach, and impact. Our product managers set the vision and the direction to ensure teams deliver the right products in the right markets at the right time. They push the boundaries of the technology landscape to identify and deliver products into new and existing market opportunities.
 
 
 Our product managers are technology professionals with a software engineering background who strive to become business executives and entrepreneurs. We discuss strategy, plan product development, drive engagement, and promote the open source way. We oversee the entire product lifecycle from conception to delivery, blending technical expertise, strategic thinking, analytics, project management skills and effective communication to ensure products meet both user needs and business objectives.
 
 
 We have open product manager roles across a wide range of product domains, including:
 
 
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 Ubuntu Platform - Our Ubuntu experience on Desktop, Server, Windows (WSL), Multipass, Gaming, Enterprise, &amp; Hardware Enablement
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 Ubuntu Pro Services - Our key commercial offerings Ubuntu Pro, Compliance, Standards, Security Engineering, and Managed Services on cloud and on prem
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 AI/ML &amp; MLOps - Open source AI/ML solutions, AIOps automation, model lifecycle management, Kubeflow, MLFlow, KServe, and AI infrastructure on cloud and edge
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 IoT - Ubuntu on embedded devices and/or edge servers, device management, and robotics
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 Cloud - Ubuntu in public and private clouds, promoting automation frameworks, and including technologies such as Kubernetes, MAAS, and LXD
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 Telco - Open source for Telco's including technologies and standards related to Core Network, RAN/vRAN, SoNIC, DENT, and SmartNICs
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 Finance - Open source solutions for financial institutions including trading platforms, blockchain technologies, regulatory compliance, and AI-driven analytics
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 Automotive - Open source solutions for autonomous driving, in-vehicle infotainment, connected vehicles, and compliance with automotive industry standards such as ISO 26262 and ISO 21434
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 Application Management - Open source solutions in the enterprise including Observability, IAM, App Stores and technologies such Grafana, GitOps, and Juju Charms
 
 
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 If your domain of expertise isn't listed above, yet you feel it's relevant to Canonical, then feel free to apply anyway. We will route you to the most suitable team.
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 These roles are home based in the EMEA time zone. You will be expected to be located in this region.
 
 
 The role entails
 
 
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 Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing the priorities and goals for your product
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 Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales
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 Address common challenges across projects, align on priorities, enable informed decisions, and keep business execution on track
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 Conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities
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 Communicate your product vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment and manage expectations
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 Conduct usability testing, analyse user feedback, and iterate on the product to improve the user experience
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 Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support teams to develop go-to-market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training
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 Contribute to the success of our sales team in winning new opportunities, reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings
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 Oversee the work of a product line, ensuring consistency in strategy and execution across different teams
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 Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts within different teams and across other departments
 
 
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 What we are looking for in you
 
 
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 Exceptional academic results at high school and university
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 Understanding of Linux and the wider open source software community
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 Understanding of computer architecture, application development, datacenters, cloud or devices
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 Passion to write about technologies and the tech landscape
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 A strong work ethic, and personal interests aligned with the open source movement
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 Curiosity, and the habit of continuous learning
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 A strong sense of ownership
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 Problem solving and the ability to innovate
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 Outstanding communications skills in English, both verbal and written
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 For more senior positions, product management experience in the software industry
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 Ability to manage multiple projects or product lines while maintaining focus on key priorities
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 Demonstrated leadership in aligning diverse teams and driving consensus around product strategies
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 Willingness to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long
 
 
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 Additional Skills That We Value
 
 
 
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 Familiarity with a particular verticals (e.g. Telco, Finance, Industrial, Automotive)
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 Familiarity with the technology ecosystem including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers and channel
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 Familiarity with cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker containers &amp; Snaps
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 Familiarity with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems
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 Familiarity with networking technologies - ethernet, IPv4 and IPv6, routing, firewalling, overlays such as OVN/OVS, VPNs, SR-IOV, infiniband
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 Familiarity with telco networking - RAN, Core, CPE
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 Experience in leading distributed teams across different time zones
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 Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and innovation in team settings
 
 
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 What we offer you
 
 
 We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
 
 
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 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
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 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
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 Annual compensation review
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 Recognition rewards
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 Annual holiday leave
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 Maternity and paternity leave
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 Employee Assistance Program
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 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
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 Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
 
 
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 About Canonical
 
 
 
 Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
 
 
 
 Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
 
 
 
 We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
 
 
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