Junior Ubuntu Software Engineer

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Design, build and ship software in Rust, Go, Python and C/C++
• ▹Package, integrate, test and upload open source software to the Ubuntu repositories
• ▹Debug issues, then design 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
• ▹Continuously learn and progress technical and professional skills

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 passion for open source software
• ▹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

• ▹Familiarity with Linux distributions
• ▹Familiarity with system debugging tools and techniques
• ▹Familiarity with automation tooling and CI/CD systems
• ▹Experience contributing to open source projects

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.