Software Engineer - packaging - optimize Ubuntu Server - Remote

Posted 24 weeks ago

Software Development

Full Time

Americas, EMEA

Overview

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 1100+ 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.

In Short

Collaborate proactively within a distributed team
Foster a software ecosystem with seamless user experience for all Ubuntu users
Debug issues and facilitate their solution together with upstream projects
Evaluate contributions of other engineers to maintain high-quality software standards
Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events
Play a role in shaping the future of Ubuntu
Own the maintenance of Ubuntu Server packages
Collaborate with other teams in the Ubuntu and Debian communities

Requirements

Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
Interest and experience with Distribution Development, debugging, and coding in Python, Go, or Rust
Experience with public clouds like AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle Cloud, and IBM Cloud
Enjoy switching projects frequently and learning about a wide range of technologies
Involvement in open source projects in the past a plus

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
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

Canonical

Canonical is a prominent provider of open source software and operating systems, particularly known for its widely adopted platform, Ubuntu. The company serves a diverse range of global enterprise and technology markets, playing a crucial role in innovative sectors such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. With a workforce of over 1,100 employees across more than 75 countries, Canonical champions a model of global distributed collaboration, minimizing office-based roles and facilitating in-person team meetings in various global locations. The company is committed to fostering technical leadership and career development within its teams, ensuring that its products are secure, efficient, and aligned with the needs of its customers, which include leading public cloud and silicon providers.

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