Canonical Ltd. is a company that has been helping innovators build the future since 2004 by delivering open source technology faster, more reliably, and more cost-effectively than other companies. Its story is closely linked to the vibrant communities of open source contributors and enthusiasts globally, particularly those involved with Ubuntu, a Linux distribution that has democratized software access worldwide.

The company nurtures a diverse and inclusive community, with a workforce distributed across more than 80 countries and comprising over 85 nationalities. Canonical maintains a remote-first work culture built on trust, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence, valuing talent irrespective of geographic location.

Canonical is dedicated not only to developing its own open source technologies but also to funding and contributing to a wide array of open source projects, including networking utilities like Netplan and cloud platforms such as OpenStack. Its own websites utilize the open source Vanilla Framework CSS framework.

The company’s mission centers on making open source software secure, reliable, and manageable at scale, providing enterprise-grade support for Ubuntu and associated technologies. This mission supports organizations and end users globally to innovate confidently using the largest supported collection of open source software.

Canonical is recognized for its engineering excellence, global leadership ambitions, and a collaborative culture focused on innovation and delivering quality software. The company is incorporated as a private limited company in London, England, and focuses heavily on business and domestic software development.