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Canonical is the publisher of Ubuntu, delivering enterprise open-source solutions across Linux, cloud computing, IoT, and AI from a globally distributed, remote-first team of 1,200+ employees.
Canonical, founded in 2004, is the publisher of Ubuntu, the world's most popular enterprise Linux distribution. The company delivers open-source solutions spanning Linux, cloud computing, IoT, artificial intelligence, and systems management. Its product portfolio includes Ubuntu Pro, an enterprise-grade version with enhanced security and support; Landscape, a systems management tool; and comprehensive solutions for cloud infrastructure, IoT devices, and AI applications. Canonical maintains what it describes as the largest supported collection of open-source software.
The company employs more than 1,200 people across 80 or more countries. Canonical has operated as a remote-first organisation since its founding, making it an early adopter of distributed work practices. Teams collaborate globally without a central office structure, a model the company has maintained for two decades.
Technical roles at Canonical span its core domains: Linux engineering, cloud platform development, IoT device software, AI tooling, and systems management infrastructure. The company's work centres on building and maintaining the software stack that underpins a significant portion of enterprise and cloud computing worldwide.