About Canonical

Canonical is the company behind Ubuntu, the world's leading open source operating system powering enterprise innovation worldwide. As a pioneer in open source software, Canonical delivers Ubuntu to global leaders in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. Our customers include top public cloud providers, silicon manufacturers, and industry giants across sectors. With over 1200 colleagues in more than 75 countries, Canonical embodies a remote-first culture, minimizing office-based roles and fostering global distributed collaboration. Teams align in person 2-4 times a year in inspiring global locations, ensuring strategy and execution stay sharp. Founder-led, profitable, and rapidly growing, Canonical offers a dynamic environment for talent professionals to thrive.

Role Overview

The Graduate Talent Scientist role at Canonical is an entry-level opportunity within our innovative Talent Science team. Our mission is to drive objective, scientifically rigorous hiring processes that select world-class talent irrespective of location, culture, or background. You'll leverage data, behavioral science, and analytics to support evidence-based decisions, partnering closely with hiring leadership. This remote position in EMEA is perfect for recent psychology graduates passionate about talent assessment, technology, and high-performance outcomes. Dive into psychometrics, behavioral interviewing, and advanced analytics using SQL and Python to revolutionize Canonical's global hiring ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience in talent acquisition excellence:

• Learn and apply behavioral interview techniques to assess candidates effectively.
• Develop a deep understanding of psychometrics and their workplace applications.
• Enhance process and documentation efficiencies to streamline hiring practices.
• Contribute to analytics-heavy projects integrating data for actionable hiring insights.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to design solutions for complex hiring challenges.
• Master Canonical's systems and platforms to troubleshoot hiring queries.
• Provide frontline support for tickets and company channels, deepening process knowledge.

Qualifications & Requirements

We seek exceptional graduates with:

• An undergraduate degree in psychology or a people-based subject, backed by outstanding high school and university academic records.
• Advanced analytical skills, particularly SQL for data dissection; Python and statistical analysis are advantageous.
• Exposure to talent topics via university coursework, internships, or initial roles in talent teams.
• Demonstrated passion for technology, especially open source platforms like Ubuntu.
• Results-oriented mindset with strong project management to deliver in fast-paced, remote settings.
• Excellent professional English communication and presentation skills.
• Ambition, curiosity, and drive to pioneer breakthroughs in talent science.
• Willingness to travel internationally 2-4 times yearly, occasionally for up to two weeks.

Nice-to-haves include advanced psychometrics theory and deep knowledge of intrinsic motivation.

Benefits & Perks

Canonical offers a premium compensation package tailored to location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews—more frequent for graduates. Enjoy fully remote work from anywhere in EMEA, collaboration with a diverse global team, and exciting international meetups. Benefit from working at a profitable, growing company at the forefront of open source innovation. Additional perks include professional development in talent science, exposure to cutting-edge tech, and a supportive environment prioritizing work-life balance in our distributed model.

Career Growth

As a Graduate Talent Scientist, you'll launch a career in people analytics and talent strategy within a tech powerhouse. Canonical invests in your growth through mentorship, hands-on projects, and exposure to senior leaders. Advance quickly by mastering data-driven hiring, behavioral science, and automation. Many graduates progress to senior roles in talent acquisition, people operations, or data science, leveraging skills in SQL, Python, and psychometrics. Our remote-first culture ensures global opportunities without relocation, with clear paths to leadership in our expanding team.

Why Join Canonical

Join Canonical to work on Ubuntu, the backbone of enterprise open source, while shaping the future of talent science. Our remote-first model offers flexibility and autonomy, paired with meaningful in-person alignments worldwide. Be part of a founder-led company that's profitable and scaling fast, delivering impact to Fortune 500 clients. If you have a psychology background, analytical prowess, and tech passion, this role positions you at the intersection of human behavior, data, and innovation—driving hires that power Canonical's global success.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this role truly remote? Yes, fully home-based in the EMEA region with occasional international travel.

Q: What experience level is required? Entry-level for exceptional graduates with psychology degrees and some talent exposure.

Q: Do I need coding experience? SQL is essential; Python is advantageous for analytics.

Q: How does Canonical support career development? Through projects, stakeholder collaboration, annual reviews, and global exposure.

Q: What's the company culture like? Remote-first, collaborative, innovative, with a focus on high performance and open source values.