r/Ubuntu • u/moosama76 • 16h ago

Canonical software engineer

Hello guys, I apply to junior Linux Kernel engineer role at Canonical every few months but never made it to interview process, I don't get why my resume is just typical the requirements, can anyone help?
https://www.linkedin.com/in/moosama76/
https://github.com/moosama76

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u/Sweet-Fennel-9843 16h ago

Junior kernel roles at Canonical get flooded with applicants, the bar is weirdly high for what they pay. Your GitHub looks decent but most of the projects seem more userspace than actual kernel work. Maybe try getting a few patches into stable or staging first, that kind of thing carries more weight than side projects.

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u/alec_me 16h ago

Yes, don't be thirsty. They're just not into you. Go apply for a job at a company that will appreciate your talent and skills that you can bring to the organization.

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u/moosama76 15h ago

why are you mad?

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u/alec_me 14h ago

Mad about what? That Canonical rejected you more than one time? Why would I be mad about that? I'm giving you the same advice that I would give to any male friend who seems stuck on why a particular woman keeps rejecting his date invitations. Move on. Canonical's loss.

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u/Icy_Coffee374 13h ago

Your top level comment isn’t wrong, but also I applied to Apple Retail probably 50 times when I was age 18-22. They did eventually hire me and I worked there for 3yrs, then transferred to work at Apple Corporate for a little bit.

Getting an Apple Retail job is prob easier than a Canonical job tho.

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u/moosama76 13h ago

Thanks for the advice, but it's not the only company I apply to so I am not your friendzoned friend

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u/alec_me 12h ago

I don't care.

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u/tobiogundiyan 11h ago

I never heard of anyone who got picked at canonical tbh

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u/nian2326076 13h ago

Hey! You're on the right track by applying often. To enhance your application, tailor your resume to emphasize GitHub projects that match the job description. It might also help to get feedback on your resume and cover letter from industry pros. Participating in open-source projects is a great addition too. For interview preparation, PracHub offers real technical interview questions that could be useful. Keep going, and good luck!