Rust Engineering Lead - Linux and Open Source

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Design and implement well-tested and well-documented software in Rust
• ▹Advocate for Rust adoption in Canonical and upstream projects
• ▹Identify projects and codebases that could be prioritised for Rust adoption
• ▹Debug and fix issues encountered by your users
• ▹Participate in the engineering process through code and architectural reviews
• ▹Collaborate with community and colleagues on technical specifications
• ▹Seek improvements to engineering and operations practices
• ▹In some cases, deploy and operate services developed by the team
• ▹Contribute to the success of your product through technical advocacy

Requirements

• ▹An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• ▹Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path
• ▹For more senior roles, experience building, deploying and operating distributed systems and APIs
• ▹Drive and a track record of going above and beyond expectations
• ▹Well-organised, self-starting and able to deliver to schedule
• ▹Experience designing and writing high-quality Rust software on Linux
• ▹Experience with and passion for Linux at the system level; extensive personal experience with Linux
• ▹Professional written and spoken English
• ▹Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners and community
• ▹The work ethic and confidence to shine alongside motivated colleagues
• ▹Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• ▹Ability to travel twice a year for company events of up to two weeks each

Nice to have

• ▹Experience developing for Ubuntu
• ▹Experience with LXD, MicroK8s, SnapD, IoT, Juju, Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Pro
• ▹Performance engineering and security experience

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
• ▹Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• ▹Annual compensation review
• ▹Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
• ▹Recognition rewards
• ▹Annual holiday leave
• ▹Maternity and paternity leave
• ▹Employee assistance program
• ▹Travel to meet colleagues and attend company events
• ▹Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About the company

Canonical publishes Ubuntu and is a pioneering open source technology company. It recruits globally and has worked remotely since 2004.