Canonical

Ubuntu Software Engineer

Canonical

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🌎 Anywhere in the World

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

FlutterGoOpen SourcePythonRust

About the role

  • 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 their colleagues to build skills and understanding
  • Developing and improving processes to more efficiently fulfill our goals

Requirements

  • 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
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
  • 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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
RustGoPythonFlutterC/C++open source softwaresystem-level debuggingsoftware packagingsoftware integrationsoftware testing
Soft skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsmentoringcollaborationdrivepassion for open sourceproblem-solvingdocumentation skillsadaptabilityteamwork
Certifications
undergraduate degree in Computer ScienceSTEM degree