Linux devices software engineer - snapd

Collaborate proactively with a distributed team

Write high quality code to create new features

Debug Linux system level issues and produce high quality code to fix them

Review code produced by other engineers

Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions

Obsess over how to achieve robustness despite unexpected events like power outages

Work from home with global travel for up to two weeks, twice a year

You love technology and working with brilliant people

You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable

You value soft skills, are thoughtful and self-motivated

You have a Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree

You have professional software development experience using Go, Python, C, or C++

You know Linux system-level fundamentals, e.g. cgroups, namespaces, apparmor

Commitment to software testing, code reviews and maintainable code

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

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

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 have worked 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.

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