Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the general 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.We are hiring a Linux devices software engineer on our SnapD team to work on mission-critical Golang code, focused on software delivery, containers, security sandboxing, telemetry and device management.Snaps are next-generation software packaging and delivery for Linux.
They are designed for safety, security and robustness, with application-specific confinement of containers optimised for IoT devices, desktops and servers.Responsibilities:Collaborate proactively with a distributed teamWrite high quality code to create new featuresDebug Linux system level issues and produce high quality code to fix themReview code produced by other engineersDiscuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutionsObsess over how to achieve robustness despite unexpected events like power outagesWork from home with global travel for up to two weeks, twice a yearRequirements:You love technology and working with brilliant peopleYou are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountableYou value soft skills, are thoughtful and self-motivatedYou have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degreeYou have professional software development experience using Go, Python, C, or C++You know Linux system-level fundamentals, e.g. cgroups, namespaces, apparmorCommitment to software testing, code reviews and maintainable codeWhat we offer:Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveTeam Member Assistance Program & Wellness PlatformOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company eventsCanonical 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.
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