We are looking for a talented Software Engineering Professional to join our team, focusing on open source and Linux development. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our organization by shaping the roadmap for our products at global sprints every six months.
Key responsibilities include designing and implementing high-quality, resilient, and performant code, potentially serving millions of demanding daily users. You will work towards mastery of key programming languages and Linux system knowledge, engage with users and the open source community through code reviews and issue trackers, and respond to customer issues as a priority.
To be successful in this role, you must have exceptional academic track records from both high school and university, an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related field, and confidence to get started and deliver high-quality code in one of Python, Rust, C/C++, Golang, JavaScript, or Java.
Familiarity with Ubuntu or another Linux distribution is essential, along with a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results. You should be result-oriented and organized, with the drive to meet commitments, and possess excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
The ideal candidate will also have personal projects in technology and software engineering beyond the curriculum, professional written and spoken English, and excellent problem-solving skills. Experience with upstream open source contributions, packaging, and Linux distribution contributions is a plus.
Benefits
* Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
* Personal learning and development budget of USD 2000 per year
* Annual compensation review
* Recognition rewards
* Annual holiday leave
* Maternity and paternity leave
* Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
About Us
We are 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 its 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.