Canonical
Ubuntu Software Engineer
Remote Ubuntu Engineering role with clear candidate location fit.
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Role overview
Ubuntu Software Engineer
Requirements and responsibilities
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Details
- Foundations: maintaining foundational software: architectures, package managers, compilers, toolchains, bootloaders, filesystems and core utilities
- Server: leading the design, evolution and future of our Ubuntu Server distribution
- Desktop: driving Ubuntu Desktop, our future immutable desktop: Ubuntu Core Desktop, WSL, gaming technology, and a suite of modern applications for the desktop crafted with Flutter
- Debcrafters: a new team responsible for the forward movement, maintenance and overall health of the Ubuntu archive: one of the most abundant repositories of open source software available today
- Development: design, build and ship new foundational systems software and applications in Rust, Go, Flutter, and Python
- Architecture: engineer the integration of open source from boot firmware to cloud applications deployment
- Packaging: a combination of Debian and Snap packaging to ship software in the distribution
- Automation: build and maintain the machinery responsible for building, testing and shipping Ubuntu
- Distro Engineering: the maintenance and evolution of a Linux distribution and its repositories
The role entails
- Designing, building and shipping software in Rust, Go and Python
- Packaging, integrating, testing and uploading open source software to the Ubuntu repositories
- Debugging system-level issues and delivering robust solutions
- Authoring and improving technical and community documentation
- Contributing to upstream and neighboring open source projects
- Collaborating as part of a globally distributed team
- Mentoring their colleagues to build skills and understanding
- Developing and improving processes to more efficiently fulfill our goals
What we are looking for in you
- An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
- At least 2 to 4 years of professional software engineering experience post University
- Drive and a track record of going above and beyond expectations
- A demonstrated passion for open source software
- Significant experience with Rust, Go, Python, Flutter or C/C++
- Professional written and spoken English
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each
Nice-to-have skills
- Experience with Linux distributions and distribution engineering
- Experience with software packaging and distribution mechanisms
- Understanding of build systems and toolchains, including for cross-compilation
- Performance or Security Engineering experience
What we offer you
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
- Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
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