About the Job:
Join Canonical's SnapD team as a Linux Devices Software Engineer. In this role, you will work on mission-critical Golang code, focusing on software delivery, containers, security sandboxing, telemetry, and device management. Snaps are a next-generation software packaging and delivery system for Linux, designed for safety and robustness, with application-specific confinement for IoT devices, desktops, and servers.
This position requires a strong commitment to quality and performance within the operating system, alongside a passion for open-source software development. You will collaborate with a distributed team, write high-quality code, debug Linux system-level issues, and conduct peer reviews. We're looking for someone who is obsessed with achieving robustness and can think critically about potential issues like power outages.
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
- Maintain a strong focus on robustness and reliability
Who You Are:
- You are passionate about technology and enjoy working with talented 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 related field.
- You have professional software development experience with Go, Python, C, or C++.
- You possess knowledge of Linux system-level fundamentals, e.g., cgroups, namespaces, apparmor.
- You are committed to software testing, code reviews, and maintainable code.
About Canonical:
Canonical is an international software company dedicated to open-source development and delivering Ubuntu, enhancing business efficiency and security worldwide. As a remote-first company, we prioritize skills over location, embracing a diverse workforce.
Location: Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia (Remote)
Work Conditions: Full-time, Remote with global travel for up to two weeks, twice a year
Benefits:
- Work from home
- Learning and development allowances
- Competitive salary
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Generous annual leave
- Paid maternity, paternity, and sick leave
- Priority Pass for travel
- Exposure to international business and technology
All applications will be considered fairly, promoting a workplace free from discrimination and valuing diversity in experiences and perspectives.
