by Terrance Ellis | Jul 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
đź“Ť Remote (EMEA Region)
🧾 About the Role
Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, is hiring a Visual Designer to help evolve its brand identity and design systems across digital platforms. You’ll join a global, fully distributed design team shaping intuitive, impactful user experiences that touch millions.
âś… Position Highlights
• Full-time, remote role (must be based in EMEA)
• Design across brand, product UI, and marketing materials
• Work in a central team with other high-level visual and UX designers
• Contribute to open-source storytelling through thoughtful visuals
• Travel up to 2 times per year for company meetups
📋 What You’ll Own
• Evolve Canonical’s brand and visual language
• Design assets for web, UI, events, and marketing
• Apply clean, accessible presentation to complex technical products
• Work across departments to ensure brand alignment
• Collaborate with content, UX, and engineering teams
• Ensure all design work reflects usability, performance, and accessibility standards
• Contribute to Canonical’s internal design documentation and guidelines
🎯 Must-Have Traits & Experience
• Undergraduate degree in design or a technical field—or a strong alternative background
• Outstanding academic and/or professional track record
• Strong portfolio showcasing clean, user-centered design
• Agency, company, or freelance experience across brand and digital design
• Fluent in English with clear communication and presentation skills
• Comfortable sharing feedback, collaborating remotely, and owning deadlines
• Strong work ethic, high standards, and attention to detail
• Comfortable traveling internationally up to twice per year
đź’ˇ Why This Role is a Win
• $2,000/year learning and development budget
• Flexible remote work with a global team
• Competitive pay + performance-based bonus
• Recognition rewards and annual compensation reviews
• Wellness platform and mental health support
• Maternity, paternity, and generous leave policies
• Travel perks for long-haul company events (Priority Pass included)
✍️ Final Note
Canonical is a high-performance team shaping the future of open source. If you’re a clean, thoughtful visual designer ready to help build the visual voice of Ubuntu, this is the place.
by Terrance Ellis | Jul 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
đź“Ť Remote (EMEA Region)
🧾 About the Role
Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, is hiring a UX Designer focused on design systems. In this role, you’ll help define, evolve, and maintain the company’s design system to support a consistent, accessible, and scalable user experience across its products. This is an opportunity to shape tools used by millions of developers and enterprises worldwide.
âś… Position Highlights
• Full-time, remote role based in EMEA
• Focus on design systems at scale
• Collaborate cross-functionally with designers, developers, and product leads
• Help maintain consistency across a global portfolio of open-source products
• Travel up to 4 times a year for internal team meetups
• Reports to the Design Systems Management team
📋 What You’ll Own
• Build and evolve Canonical’s internal design system (components, tokens, patterns)
• Drive adoption of design system best practices across teams
• Design and document UI components and interaction patterns in Figma
• Ensure accessibility, performance, and scalability in all design system decisions
• Align internal teams on system usage and governance
• Collaborate with engineers to bridge design and code
• Keep up with industry trends and tech advancements
• Document and communicate design decisions clearly and effectively
🎯 Must-Have Traits & Experience
• Proven experience in UX/product design with a focus on design systems
• Strong portfolio showcasing system thinking and documentation of component libraries
• Proficiency with Figma, Storybook, and design token workflows
• Exceptional attention to detail and structured problem-solving approach
• Ability to lead and advocate for accessibility and consistency
• Strong communication skills and comfort working in a distributed team
• Degree in design or related behavioral science discipline
• Based in the EMEA time zone
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times per year
đź’» Bonus Points
• Experience contributing to or maintaining large-scale design systems
• Familiarity with open source design culture
• Comfort balancing innovation with brand/system cohesion
đź’ˇ Why This Role is a Win
• $2,000 annual learning and development budget
• Distributed team with flexibility on location and hours
• Competitive pay + performance-driven annual bonus
• Recognition rewards, generous leave, and wellness support
• Long-haul travel upgrades and Priority Pass for company meetups
• Join a globally respected open-source company impacting millions
✍️ Ready to Apply?
Applications are now open. Canonical hires globally and holds a high bar for UX excellence. Show how you think, how you document, and how you make systems usable and scalable.
by Terrance Ellis | Jul 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
(Remote – EMEA)
🧾 About the Role
Canonical, publisher of Ubuntu, is hiring a Web Developer to help build and maintain dynamic, high-impact websites and web apps that serve millions globally. You’ll work with UX and visual designers to deliver fast, accessible, and responsive digital experiences—aligned with the values of open source and world-class design.
âś… Position Highlights
• Full-time, fully remote within EMEA time zones
• Collaborate on modern, high-fidelity web applications
• Maintain and evolve Canonical’s web projects and style system
• Drive accessibility, performance, and responsive design across all platforms
• Work in a distributed team, with biannual global sprints
• Competitive salary with bonus, benefits, and growth opportunities
📋 What You’ll Own
• Build and maintain websites and tools using HTML, SCSS, JavaScript, React, and TypeScript
• Implement new features and content across Canonical’s web properties
• Ensure consistency with brand guidelines and the Vanilla Framework
• Optimize for accessibility, SEO, and cross-browser compatibility
• Collaborate with visual and UX designers to ship elegant, responsive interfaces
• Review code, support junior devs, and contribute to style guide improvements
• Liaise with internal stakeholders on web-related requests and changes
🎯 Must-Have Traits
• Strong frontend skills: HTML, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript, TypeScript
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and component libraries
• Demonstrated experience developing responsive, accessible interfaces
• Working knowledge of Git and version control workflows
• Familiar with SEO principles and web performance best practices
• Able to work independently while collaborating across teams
• Curious, detail-oriented, and passionate about clean, scalable code
• Based in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, or Africa)
• University degree or equivalent experience
🔧 Nice-to-Have Skills
• Experience with Linux or Ubuntu desktop environments
• Backend experience (Python, Node.js)
• Familiarity with Canonical’s products or open source ecosystem
• Contributions to open source projects
• Experience on large-scale React + TypeScript projects
đź’» Remote Requirements
• Home setup that supports focused, independent work
• Availability within EMEA business hours
• Willingness to attend 2–4 in-person team sprints per year
đź’ˇ Why This Role Stands Out
• $2,000 annual personal learning budget
• Recognition rewards, parental leave, and wellness support
• Twice-yearly international team meetups
• Annual compensation reviews tied to performance
• Travel upgrades and Priority Pass access for company events
• Be part of a pioneering open-source company shaping global tech
✍️ Ready to Apply?
You’ll be asked to show your web development work and share a bit about your passion for frontend development and accessibility. Applications are open now.
by Terrance Ellis | Jul 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
(Remote – APAC, EMEA)
🧾 About the Role
Canonical, publisher of Ubuntu and a leader in open source, is hiring a Developer Relations Engineer to join its newly formed DevRel team. This role combines deep technical knowledge with empathy and communication skills to connect with open source communities and improve the developer experience. You’ll serve as a strategic liaison between Canonical’s engineering teams and the global developer ecosystem.
âś… Position Highlights
• Remote position (APAC, EMEA, or AMER time zones preferred)
• Engage with global developer communities and open source contributors
• Drive feedback loops between developers and internal teams
• Present at events, write technical content, and shape developer experience
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, and product teams
• Full-time with excellent benefits, bonuses, and growth opportunities
📋 What You’ll Own
• Participate in strategic product and development discussions
• Actively engage with developers via forums, social, events, and meetups
• Help debug and resolve developer issues
• Improve developer documentation and onboarding materials
• Write blogs, technical articles, and workshop materials
• Represent Canonical at conferences and speak at public events
• Identify and advocate for opportunities to improve developer tools and processes
• Contribute to Linux packaging (Snaps, debs, containers, etc.)
🎯 Must-Have Traits
• Strong Linux developer or systems engineer background
• Demonstrated contributions to open source projects
• Experience with Linux software packaging formats
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Comfortable engaging with technical and non-technical audiences
• Confident speaker, community builder, and relationship nurturer
• Willing to travel internationally 2–4 times per year for events
• Fluent in English
🧠Bonus Skills
• Previous DevRel, developer advocacy, or community role
• Familiarity with Canonical’s ecosystem and Ubuntu products
• Experience with IRC, Airtable, Smartlead, or community tools
đź’» Remote Requirements
• Home-based setup with strong internet
• Comfortable working asynchronously and independently
• Availability within APAC, EMEA, or AMER time zones
💡 Why It’s a Win for Remote Pros
• Work with a globally respected tech company shaping the future of open source
• Remote-first company culture since 2004
• USD $2,000 annual personal learning budget
• Recognition rewards, paid leave, and family support benefits
• Opportunity to travel globally for team sprints and major events
• Join a mission-driven company pushing innovation in cloud, AI, and IoT
✍️ Application Details
Canonical has a rigorous and structured hiring process. Be prepared to provide:
• High school and university academic details
• Evidence of engagement with open source projects
• A brief explanation of your interest and experience in developer advocacy
• Preferred programming language(s) for technical testing
• Willingness to travel globally for company and community events
by Terrance Ellis | Jul 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
(Remote – Full-Time)
🧾 About the Role
Content Allies is looking for a creative, detail-driven Podcast Producer with experience in podcast production, client management, and content strategy. You’ll partner directly with the CEO in onboarding and developing high-level B2B podcasts for Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. This is a full-time, remote role with growth potential into a Lead Producer position within 6–12 months.
âś… Position Highlights
• Full-time, 100% remote
• Work directly with the founder
• High-growth role with incentive pay tied to podcast success
• Strategic, creative position (not just editing)
• Collaborate with a team of seasoned contractors
• Compensation: Base + incentives (based on experience and podcast performance)
📋 What You’ll Own
• Assist in onboarding clients and building custom podcast strategies
• Lead project management for up to 10 accounts as Associate Producer
• Write copy for podcast scripts, intros/outros, and websites
• Conceptualize podcast names, themes, and creative directions
• Coordinate with design, guest scheduling, and production teams
• Oversee launch and guest promotion workflows
• Monitor episode quality and provide client feedback
• Ensure podcast performance supports client business goals
• Eventually grow into a Lead Producer role and own full client relationships
🎯 Must-Have Traits
• 2+ years experience producing podcasts (independently or for clients)
• Strong communication skills and client-facing experience
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Creative problem-solver who loves improving systems
• Curious about B2B, marketing, and podcasting trends
• Strong writing chops (copywriting, scripting, metadata, etc.)
• Comfortable working across multiple projects and teams
• Empathetic, reliable, and growth-minded
đź’» Remote Requirements
• High-speed internet
• Webcam + mic
• Comfortable using tools like Google Workspace, Airtable, and Dropbox
💡 Why It’s a Win for Remote Pros
• Work from anywhere with async flexibility
• No micromanaging, just trust and clear goals
• Supportive team with strong culture and quirky traditions (yes, there are Zoom background contests)
• Quarterly $50 education stipends
• High autonomy, high trust, and high reward
✍️ How to Apply
- Create a Google Doc and include:
• Full Name
• Email
• LinkedIn Profile
• Portfolio of previous podcast production work
- Write a brief, persuasive cover letter that tells us why you’re the right fit.
- Record a 45-second video (max):
• Start the video by saying: “Moist”
• End the video by saying: “Toodaloo”
• Use the time to pitch yourself and your skills
• Upload to Dropbox and include the link in your Google Doc
- Include a link to a 45-second (or shorter) YouTube video that makes you laugh
- Submit your application via the form: Apply Here
