Ubuntu Software Engineer

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Design, build and ship software in Rust, Go and Python
• ▹Package, integrate, test and upload open source software to the Ubuntu repositories
• ▹Debug system-level issues and deliver robust solutions
• ▹Author and improve technical and community documentation
• ▹Contribute to upstream and neighboring open source projects
• ▹Collaborate as part of a globally distributed team
• ▹Mentor colleagues to build skills and understanding
• ▹Develop and improve processes to fulfill goals more efficiently

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
• ▹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 of up to two weeks each

Nice to have

• ▹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

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
• ▹Recognition rewards
• ▹Annual holiday leave
• ▹Maternity and paternity leave
• ▹Team Member Assistance Program and wellness platform
• ▹Opportunity to travel to meet colleagues
• ▹Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About the company

Canonical publishes Ubuntu and is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the enterprise and technology markets. It has 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and has been remote-first since 2004; the company is founder led, profitable and growing.