As a Software Engineer on the SnapD team at Canonical, you will work on mission-critical Golang code, focusing on software delivery, containers, security sandboxing, telemetry, and device management. You will contribute to the development of Snaps, which are next-generation software packaging and delivery solutions for Linux, designed for safety, security, and robustness. This role requires a strong commitment to quality and performance, as you will be working at the heart of the operating system. An interest in the software publishing and consumption experience is essential, and applicants should be passionate about open-source software development.
Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Remote)
Work Conditions: Full-time, Remote with global travel for up to two weeks, twice a year
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
- Write high-quality code to create new features
- Debug Linux system-level issues and produce high-quality code to fix them
- Review code produced by other engineers
- Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding effective solutions
- Ensure robustness despite unexpected events like power outages
Who You Are:
- You love technology and enjoy working with brilliant people
- You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
- You value soft skills and are self-motivated
- You hold a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree
- You have professional software development experience using Go, Python, C, or C++
- You possess knowledge of Linux system-level fundamentals, such as cgroups, namespaces, and AppArmor
- A commitment to software testing, code reviews, and maintainable code is essential
Additional Information:
- Canonical offers the opportunity to work from home, along with learning and development allowances.
- Competitive salary and annual compensation reviews.
- Recognition rewards and generous annual leave.
- Paid maternity, paternity, and sick leave.
- Priority Pass for travel and exposure to international business and technology.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English is required.
About Canonical:
Canonical is an international software company that collaborates with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu. With a remote-first, global workforce, Canonical aims to be the world's best, not largest, global software company. Their mission is to facilitate the adoption of open-source technologies in various sectors, enhancing efficiency, security, and cost-effectiveness for businesses worldwide.
