Software Engineer - Immutable Ubuntu Desktop

Software Engineer - Immutable Ubuntu Desktop

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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. The company is founder led, profitable, and growing. We are hiring a Software Engineer on the Core Desktop team. In this role you will join a dedicated team of professionals to build the next generation of immutable Ubuntu desktop.

Location: Home based position on a team in the EMEA region.

What you will do

• Design and develop elements of the Core Desktop.
• Work with the latest Linux container technologies - kernel namespaces, cgroups, apparmor, seccomp and more.
• Write high quality, defensive and performant code for millions of demanding daily users.
• Collaborate with team members to understand the intricacies of immutable desktops.
• Participate in code reviews to gain a deep understanding of quality standards and architecture.
• Engage with the Ubuntu community to gather user feedback and insights.
• Contribute to documentation to aid in your learning and that of future team members.
• Take part in regular team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and upcoming development sprints.
• Troubleshoot and resolve user reported issues, gaining experience in debugging and problem solving.

What we are looking for

• Outstanding academic results.
• An undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path.
• An understanding of software development methodologies and life cycles.
• A passion for technology and a drive to work with intelligent, motivated colleagues.
• Willingness to learn and adapt, with a keen interest in the challenges of immutable desktop environments.
• Skills in Linux containerisation technologies - kernel namespaces, cgroups, apparmor, or seccomp.
• Skills in Linux desktop environments - XDG portals, free desktop specifications, systemd, GRUB, etc.
• Skills in C/C++, Go, Python and Shell scripting.
• Good communication skills for both internal and external interactions.
• Ability to travel twice a year for company events up to two weeks long.

Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring

• Familiarity with Rust, Golang and Dart / Flutter is a plus.
• Initiative to proactively identify opportunities and solve challenges.
• Curiosity, flexibility, and a strong sense of accountability.
• A focus on soft skills, including passion, enterprise, and self motivation.

What we offer

• 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.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is 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 on a daily basis. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st century digital business.

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.