Rust Engineering Lead

Rust Engineering Lead – Linux and Open Source Canonical Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 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 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. We are hiring Rust Engineering Leads of all levels of experience to drive the adoption of this exciting language into the full range of Canonical offerings, starting with Ubuntu but also our own projects and open source offerings. We see Rust as an important new language for system level services and capabilities, and a natural evolution path for the sort of software that would traditionally have been written in C or C++. We believe that there is an opportunity to rethink the foundations of future Linux systems with Rust as a central driver of change in everything from the system firmware and embedded software, bootloaders, up through the kernel and input handling, all the way to the desktop. We also want to ensure that Ubuntu is the very best platform for Rust development, offering easy access to the widest range of tooling and capabilities that support cutting edge open source and enterprise development. This posting is a general process for Rust engineers of all seniority levels for all relevant teams at Canonical. Apply if you are an exceptional software engineer who prefers to work in Rust. What your day will look like Design and implement well-tested and well-documented software in Rust Advocate for Rust adoption in Canonical and upstream projects Identify projects and codebases that could be prioritized for Rust adoption Debug and fix issues encountered by users Participate in engineering process through code and architectural reviews Collaborate with community and colleagues on technical specifications Seek improvements to engineering and operations practices In some cases, deploy and operate services developed by the team Contribute to the success of your product through technical advocacy What we are looking for in you An exceptional academic track record from high school and university Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path For more senior roles, experience building, deploying, and operating distributed systems and APIs Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations Well-organized, self-starting and able to deliver to schedule Appreciative of diversity, polite and effective in a multi-cultural, multi-national organisation Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and community Experience designing and writing high-quality Rust software on Linux Experience with and passion for Linux at the system level Professional written and spoken English Work ethic and confidence to shine alongside motivated colleagues Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each Nice‑to‑have skills: experience developing for Ubuntu, LXD, MicroK8s, SnapD, IoT, Juju, Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Pro, performance engineering and security experience What we offer colleagues Geographical location, experience, and performance shape compensation worldwide. Compensation is reviewed annually (more often for graduates and associates). In addition to base pay, there is a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. Additional benefits reflect our values and ideals, including: Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, it is one of the most important open‑source projects and a platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people. We expect excellence; to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. We have worked from home since inception and offer a step into the future that challenges 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 creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Engineering and Information Technology. Industries: Software Development. #J-18808-Ljbffr