About Canonical

Canonical is the pioneering force behind Ubuntu, the world's leading open source operating system powering enterprise cloud, AI, data science, IoT, and engineering innovation. As a profitable, founder-led company with over 1000 colleagues across 70+ countries, Canonical champions a remote-first culture since 2004. We collaborate globally with minimal office-based roles, uniting teams 2-4 times yearly in exciting locations for strategy alignment. Our customers span top public cloud providers, silicon giants, and industry leaders, making Canonical a key player in open source transformation.

Role Overview

The Beijing Office Administrator role at Canonical offers a unique opportunity to support our Beijing office and hardware certification lab. As part of the global business services team handling travel, logistics, events, expenses, and administration, you'll ensure seamless operations in a dynamic, distributed environment. This office-based position in Beijing demands excellent English skills and a proactive mindset. Ideal for organized communicators eager to grow, contribute to Ubuntu's ecosystem, and thrive in Canonical's high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll be the welcoming face of Canonical's Beijing office, managing daily operations with precision and positivity. Responsibilities include creating a professional environment for colleagues and guests, proactively handling front-of-house, meeting rooms, and desk space. You'll tackle clerical tasks like ordering supplies, office equipment, and processing invoices, while building strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders. Cross-team collaboration across Canonical's global network is essential, ensuring smooth logistics for our hardware certification lab and office success.

Daily Impact

• Maintain a positive, professional workspace
• Manage resources and spaces efficiently
• Streamline administrative processes
• Foster stakeholder relationships
• Support global team initiatives

Qualifications & Requirements

Canonical seeks self-driven individuals with excellent academics and fluent English communication. You must be responsible, accountable, and self-aware, with strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail. Adaptability in a fast-paced setting is crucial, along with the ability to learn our technical systems and propose enhancements. Willingness to travel up to twice yearly for company events (up to two weeks) is required. No extensive experience needed—we prioritize forward planners, reliable organizers, and those passionate about projects, processes, and policy improvement in our unique global business.

Benefits & Perks

Canonical offers competitive, location-adjusted compensation with annual reviews and performance bonuses. Beyond base pay, enjoy a USD 2,000 personal learning budget yearly, recognition rewards, generous annual holiday leave, maternity/paternity leave, pension, medical insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Travel enthusiasts benefit from Priority Pass, upgrades for long-haul events, and opportunities to meet global colleagues in inspiring locations—perfect for our remote-first model supporting Ubuntu's open source mission.

Career Growth

At Canonical, career progression is driven by performance and learning. Annual reviews ensure fair recognition, with frequent adjustments for high achievers. Your USD 2,000 development budget fuels skill-building in administration, logistics, or tech systems tied to Ubuntu. As a global pioneer, we challenge you to innovate, collaborate remotely, and contribute to open source advancements. Many advance into broader business services, events, or operations roles, leveraging our distributed model for worldwide impact.

Why Join Canonical

Joining Canonical means stepping into the future of open source with Ubuntu at its core. Work with elite teams shaping AI, cloud, and IoT for the world's top enterprises. Our remote-first ethos offers flexibility, while Beijing's office role provides local impact in a global context. Expect excellence: we hire the best, fostering diversity, equity, and high standards. As an equal opportunity employer, Canonical values diverse backgrounds, ensuring fair consideration regardless of identity. Thrive in a profitable, growing company where your contributions directly advance open source innovation.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this role remote? No, it's office-based in Beijing, China, supporting our hardware certification lab.

Q: What English level is required? Excellent spoken and written English for global communication.

Q: Are travel requirements extensive? Up to twice yearly for 1-2 weeks at company events.

Q: What's the experience level needed? Entry-friendly for excellent organizers; we prioritize potential over years.

Q: How does compensation work? Based on location, experience, performance; includes annual reviews and bonuses.

Q: Why Beijing specifically? To manage our key office and lab operations in China's tech hub.