Ubuntu Software Engineer

Job Title Ubuntu Software Engineer at Canonical About Canonical Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is 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. We are a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1,200+ 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. Teams 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 Engineering Opportunities As an engineer working on Ubuntu you could work on any or all of the following categories: 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 Application Track This application track is suitable for those at the mid-point in their career but perhaps not quite at the Manager/Lead level, with relevant skills to contribute to Ubuntu. Role Overview At Canonical, you will have the opportunity to engage with and contribute to the broader open source community. We're looking for individuals who can help build a thriving community and contribute with enthusiasm and precision to a broad range of technologies. Location Remote roles open in every time zone. Responsibilities 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 colleagues to build skills and understanding Developing and improving processes to more efficiently fulfill our goals What We Are Looking For 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 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 Benefits 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr