System Software Engineer

System Software Engineer - Ubuntu Networking Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder‑led, profitable, and growing. System Software Engineer for Ubuntu Networking We are hiring a systems software engineer to focus on the connectivity of Ubuntu in a wide range of circumstances, from cloud to server to desktop and IoT. You will strengthen the tooling, services, documentation, robustness, security and clarity of Linux network abstractions to provide fast, reliable and secure connections for Ubuntu. The network stack is one of the most critical aspects of any operating system where stability, reliability and uptime are paramount. Its ease of use and reliability contribute to Ubuntu's success from IoT, Desktop, Server to the Cloud. We are expanding our Foundations team to focus on this essential function and are looking for people passionate about lower‑level technologies involved in an operating system's network stack. Applicants will be comfortable discussing bridges, bonds, routing, DNS resolution and other technologies used to interconnect modern operating systems. We will work with a wide range of upstream components and communities covering connectivity tech. We might touch the kernel, iwd, networkmanager, wpa_supplicant, bluetooth stacks, conman, mobile data stacks, ethernet, infiniband, network virtualisation capabilities, VPNs and offload to smartNICs. We model Ubuntu connectivity with Netplan and will continue to drive this forward as the easiest and most effective central tool to enable connectivity everywhere. As a Linux System Engineer, you will maintain and integrate core components involved in the network stack of the Ubuntu Distribution. You will discuss design with other team members, upstream projects, mentor less senior engineers and participate in code reviews and design reviews. You will also work with other teams to ensure architecture decisions improve the overall performance and experience of Ubuntu. Location: This role will be based remotely in the AMERICAS region The role entails Collaborate proactively with a distributed team Shape software‑define networking products for evolving data center architectures to meet ever‑increasing bandwidth, reliability, security and interoperability demands Write high‑quality, well‑designed and well‑documented software Debug issues and produce high‑quality code to fix them Collaborate with a globally distributed organization Contribute to technical documentation to make it the best of its kind Display technical leadership internally, towards our partners, and in the open‑source communities Influence open‑source projects and communities Shape innovative product strategies Work from home with global travel 2‑4 weeks a year for internal and external events What we are looking for in you Deep understanding and passion for Linux networking, from kernel to user space Professional experience with computer networks, including virtual networks, distributed systems and hardware offloading technologies Interest in systemd‑networkd, NetworkManager, ModemManager, iwd, conman, bluez, iproute2, Open vSwitch, WireGuard and similar components Fluency in at least one of Golang, C/C++, Rust or Python Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) Interest in packaging software for Debian and Ubuntu Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path You love technology and working with brilliant people You are passionate, curious, flexible, articulate and accountable You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful and self‑motivated Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long What we offer colleagues 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 About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical work from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr