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 inspiring locations for strategy alignment. Our customers span top public cloud providers, silicon giants, and industry leaders, making Canonical a key player in the open source revolution.

Role Overview

The Taipei Office Administrator role at Canonical is an office-based position in Taipei, Taiwan, supporting our Taipei 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. We're seeking positive, self-driven organizers with excellent English skills who thrive on responsibility, continuous improvement, and cross-team collaboration—no extensive experience required, just exceptional communication and proactivity.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll foster a welcoming atmosphere while managing core office functions:

• Create a professional, positive, and welcoming environment for colleagues and guests.
• Proactively manage front-of-house operations, meeting rooms, and desk space allocation.
• Execute clerical, administrative, and logistical tasks, including ordering office supplies and equipment, and processing invoices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate across Canonical's global teams to support business services and events.

Your contributions will directly impact the success of our Taipei hardware certification lab and office, aligning with Canonical's commitment to excellence in open source innovation.

Qualifications & Requirements

Canonical seeks top talent who embody our values of excellence and accountability. Key qualifications include:

• Excellent academics demonstrating strong foundational skills.
• Outstanding spoken and written English for global communication.
• Proven responsibility, accountability, self-awareness, and thoughtfulness.
• Ability to travel up to twice per year for company events lasting up to two weeks.
• Capacity to quickly grasp existing technical systems and propose improvements.
• Strong problem-solving skills paired with meticulous attention to detail.
• Superior communication and interpersonal abilities.
• High adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving tech environment.

Ideal candidates are forward planners, reliable team players eager to own projects and drive process enhancements in our unique global business.

Benefits & Perks

Canonical offers competitive, location-adjusted compensation with annual reviews and performance-driven bonuses. Beyond base pay, enjoy:

• USD 2,000 annual personal learning and development budget.
• Comprehensive pension and medical insurance.
• Generous annual holiday leave, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Program for well-being support.
• Recognition rewards for outstanding contributions.
• Global travel opportunities, including Priority Pass and upgrades for long-haul company events.

Our benefits balance local needs with global fairness, reflecting Canonical's values in a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Career Growth

At Canonical, career progression is fueled by performance and learning. With annual compensation reviews—more frequent for graduates and associates—you'll have ample opportunities to advance. The USD 2,000 learning budget empowers skill-building in areas like administration tech, logistics, or open source tools. Join a meritocratic culture where excellence leads to impactful roles in our growing enterprise, from business services to strategic operations supporting Ubuntu's global dominance.

Why Join Canonical

Working at Canonical means stepping into the future of open source. As publishers of Ubuntu—the platform for AI, cloud, and IoT—you'll contribute to world-changing tech while enjoying a remote-first lifestyle with occasional inspiring all-hands meetings. Our high standards attract top global talent, fostering diversity and innovation. Taipei-based roles like this offer stability in a premium office setting, combined with worldwide collaboration. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair consideration regardless of identity, background, or perspective. Elevate your career with a company that's profitable, growing, and redefining enterprise open source.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this role remote? No, this is an office-based position in Taipei, Taiwan.

Q: What experience level is required? We're prioritizing excellent organizers and communicators over extensive experience; enthusiasm for growth is key.

Q: Does the role involve travel? Yes, up to twice yearly for 1-2 week company events with travel perks provided.

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

Q: What makes Canonical unique? Remote-first since 2004, Ubuntu innovators, global team in 70+ countries, focus on open source excellence.