Canonical Sevilla La Nueva, Community of Madrid, Spain
Linux System Engineer - QA, Tooling, Automation at Canonical
Location: This is a Globally remote role
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the general enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. We employ 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries with many roles being remote. Ubuntu Release Engineering seeks to expand the set of open source packages we fully support and secure, focusing on quality, automation, testing, reporting, and data analytics in partnership with Canonical and community teams.
As an Ubuntu Release Engineer, you will drive quality excellence, work with multiple Ubuntu teams (Desktop, Server, Foundations), and put in place metrics for quality. You will research issues, troubleshoot, resolve problems, and communicate opportunities for improvement to the broader organization.
What your day will look like
- Monitor indicators of quality across the Ubuntu ecosystem and products
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Server, and Ubuntu Core
- Enhance continuous integration to guard Ubuntu image, release, and package quality
- Report on KPIs and analytical insights
- Empower other teams for better planning and constant quality improvements
- Develop, enhance, and automate test cases from unit tests to end-to-end multi-machine workloads
- Work from home with international travel twice a year for events up to two weeks long
What we are looking for in you
- A strong software engineering, Linux, and open source background
- In-depth knowledge of Python and Shell scripting
- Experience with C/C++
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and experience working with others to identify, isolate, and resolve issues
- Experience with quality processes and continuous integration tools
- Experience working in an Agile development environment
Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring
Experience with Debian/Ubuntu-based operating systems and good understanding of Debian packaging and snaps would be advantageous.
What we offer you
- 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
- Travel upgrades for long-haul company events
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm leading the global move to open source. We publish Ubuntu and recruit globally, maintaining high standards for our people. We have been remote-first since 2004 and offer a dynamic, challenging, and growth-oriented environment. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer and strives to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We will give every applicant fair consideration.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Software Development
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