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Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source.
Open roles at Canonical
9 positions we're tracking, re-checked daily
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Senior Software Engineer
RemoteSeniorFirst seen 2 weeks ago - Apply ↗
General Counsel
RemoteMid-levelFirst seen 2 weeks ago - Apply ↗
Engineering Manager
RemoteMid-levelFirst seen 2 weeks ago - Apply ↗
general counsel
london, ukMid-levelFirst seen 3 weeks ago - Apply ↗
Product Marketing Lead
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Web Developer
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organisational development associate
home based - americas; home based - emeaEntry-levelFirst seen last month - Apply ↗
graduate hr generalist
RemoteEntry-levelFirst seen last month - Apply ↗
Engineering Manager
RemoteMid-levelFirst seen 3 weeks ago
Tracking Canonical
Last checked October 23, 2026Know when Canonical is hiring before anyone else
A role stays uncontested for about four days. Here's the window, and where we put you in it.
- LiveLiveWatching Canonical0 applicants
- Same daySame dayRead off their careers page~2 applicants
- Next morningNext morningIn your matches, with who's hiring~5 applicants
- Day 2Day 2You've emailed them~8 applicants
- Day 7+Day 7+Hits the job boards250+ applicants
Working at Canonical
Canonical: a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source.
7 of the 9 open roles are remote.
How to actually get hired at Canonical
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
Canonical runs an applicant tracking system (Greenhouse), but hiring managers still work referrals first. A cold application to Canonical isn't dead, it's just fourth in line behind internal referrals, sourced candidates and recruiter pipelines.
Who to contact at Canonical
No verified contact route for Canonical yet. Expect the hiring manager for the team that's hiring to make the call, but treat this as a model, not confirmed data.
What Canonical screens for
relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously
Customize your CV for the Canonical role. Matching the job description language helps clear ATS filters.
Mistakes that kill Canonical applications
Don't send the same CV you sent everywhere else. Whoever reads applications at Canonical can tell, and it's the fastest rejection there is.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what Canonical is dealing with right now — is growing, and what you'd do about it.
The wait-and-hope strategy fails. Follow up on day five — response rates roughly double.
Tracking Canonical
Applying to Canonical? Get the contact, not the form.
Canonical careers: frequently asked questions
How many jobs does Canonical have open?
9 open roles at Canonical, last checked October 23, 2026.
Does Canonical hire remotely?
Yes, 7 of the 9 current Canonical vacancies are remote.
What roles is Canonical hiring for?
Canonical is hiring across Engineering, Marketing and Product. The most recent opening is Senior Software Engineer.
How do I apply for a job at Canonical?
Apply via the links above. For tips, read our guide on how to get hired at Canonical.
Does Canonical respond to cold emails?
Response rate data for Canonical not yet confirmed.
Who is the hiring manager at Canonical?
We haven't confirmed who leads hiring at Canonical. It's usually the manager of the team that's hiring.
What ATS does Canonical use?
Canonical uses Greenhouse.
How competitive is it to get hired at Canonical?
Expect around 100-250 applicants per Canonical role in the first two weeks. Apply within 72 hours of it going live for the best odds.
Tracking Canonical
Last checked October 23, 2026Hear about Canonical roles the day they open
A role stays uncontested for about four days. Here's the window, and where we put you in it.
- LiveLiveWatching Canonical0 applicants
- Same daySame dayRead off their careers page~2 applicants
- Next morningNext morningIn your matches, with who's hiring~5 applicants
- Day 2Day 2You've emailed them~8 applicants
- Day 7+Day 7+Hits the job boards250+ applicants
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