The company is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems catering to the global enterprise and technology markets. The company's flagship platform plays a vital role in innovative enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. With a workforce of over 1000 colleagues in more than 70 countries, the company promotes a largely remote working environment, meeting in person two to four times a year at various global locations to align on strategy and execution.
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This role is centered around a selection process for software engineers focused on virtualisation and container technology, from the kernel through userspace. We seek exceptional software engineers proficient in Go, Rust, or C/C++ who are eager to work on next-generation open-source VMM or container technologies, as well as related open-source networking and storage. Projects may include working on RustVMM, enhancing Docker images with the Rockcraft team, or collaborating with the Kubernetes and OpenStack teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and specify new features while building consensus on approaches.
- Engage with upstream communities relevant to your expertise.
- Conduct security analysis and reviews to ensure in-depth defense.
- Create and monitor performance benchmarks to optimize products.
- Collaborate with a distributed team to write high-quality code for new features and debug existing issues.
- Review code produced by other engineers and participate in discussions to find effective solutions.
Requirements:
- Exceptional academic track record and an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling alternative.
- Proven track record of exceeding expectations and experience in open source virtualisation or container technology.
- Familiarity with kernel or low-level system work and experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).
- Excellent written and spoken English, along with strong interpersonal skills.
- Personal drive, curiosity, flexibility, and a result-oriented mindset.
- Ability to travel twice a year for company events (up to two weeks each time).
Additional Skills Valued:
- Experience in performance engineering and security.
Work Conditions:
- This position is remote, accommodating various time zones.
- The company is a remote-first company, emphasizing collaboration and communication among distributed teams.
What We Offer:
The company ensures a competitive compensation structure that reflects geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and performance-driven bonuses. Other benefits include a personal learning and development budget, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, an Employee Assistance Programme, and opportunities to travel for team events.
Language Requirements:
- Professional written and spoken English is required.
