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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Rust Engineering Lead - Linux - **Company:** Canonical - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Ubuntu (Operating System), Software Debugging, Linux, Distributed Systems, Open Source Technology, Information Technology - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/canonical/jobs/5833620 ## About the Role * 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 Nice-to-have skills we would value * Experience developing for Ubuntu * Experience with LXD, MicroK8s, SnapD, IoT, Juju, Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Pro * Performance engineering and security experience ## Description * 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, We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. 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