Ubuntu Core Software Engineer

Write high quality code with unit tests to create new features

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

Collaborate proactively with a distributed team

Review code produced by other engineers

Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions

Integrate diverse bootloaders and maintain gadget snaps

Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 times a year for internal and external events

You love technology and working with brilliant people

You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable

You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated

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

You have experience with C or Golang, and Shell

You have a solid understanding of Linux and a modern GNU/Linux distribution, Debian or Ubuntu preferred

You have personal or professional experience with Linux-capable devices such as Raspberry Pi

You have interest in learning or experience in one or more low-level systems and security facilities such as:

Bootloaders in ARM and X86, such as piboot, uboot, grub-uefi

Systemd and units, udev, initrd, graphics

OS level firmware daemons and CLI applications

Linux security implementations - TPM, FDE, LUKS, HSM, etc.

You may have experience or knowledge of Yocto

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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