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Canonical vs Red Hat: jobs, pay and hiring compared
As of October 21, 2026, Canonical has 310 open roles in 7 cities and Red Hat has 172 in 30 cities. Every role links to the employer's own careers site.
| Measure | Canonical | Red Hat |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles | 310 | 172 |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 16 | 18 |
| Cities hiring | 7 | 30 |
| Top hiring city | Apac (19) | Singapore (23) |
| Average listed base pay | Not listed | $135k |
| Highest listed base pay | Not listed | $409k |
| Headquarters | London | Not listed |
| Founded | 2004 | 1993 |
| Employees | 1,001 to 5,000 | 10,001+ |
| Total funding | $12.8M | Not listed |
| Leader | Mark Shuttleworth | Matt Hicks |
Pay figures are advertised base salaries (annual USD) on open roles that list pay.
Where Canonical is hiring
- Apac19 roles
- Taipei12 roles
- Beijing7 roles
- London6 roles
Where Red Hat is hiring
- Singapore23 roles
- Raleigh21 roles
- Brno20 roles
- Tokyo17 roles
Common questions
- Which is hiring more, Canonical or Red Hat?
- Canonical has more open roles: 310, compared with 172 at Red Hat, as of October 21, 2026.
- Where are Canonical and Red Hat hiring?
- Canonical is hiring most in Apac, Taipei and Beijing. Red Hat is hiring most in Singapore, Raleigh and Brno.