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Posted May 28, 2026

Rust Engineering Lead – Linux, Open Source

Job Description: • 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 prioritised for Rust adoption • Debug and fix issues encountered by your users • Participate in our 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 Requirements: • An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your 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-organised, 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 • The 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 Benefits: • 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