About the Job:
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, known for its platform, Ubuntu, which supports various enterprise initiatives including public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. As a Linux Devices Software Engineer on our SnapD team, you will work on mission-critical Golang code focused on software delivery, containers, security sandboxing, telemetry, and device management.
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Snaps are the next-generation software packaging and delivery system for Linux, designed for safety, security, and robustness, with application-specific confinement suitable for IoT devices, desktops, and servers. This role requires a strong focus on quality and performance, as well as a passion for open source software development. Candidates should value collaboration, peer reviews, good unit/integration testing, and maintainable code.
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 resolve them.
- Review code produced by other engineers.
- Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding effective solutions.
- Ensure robustness in code despite unexpected events like power outages.
- Work from home with global travel for up to two weeks, twice a year.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar degree.
- Professional software development experience using Go, Python, C, or C++.
- Knowledge of Linux system-level fundamentals (e.g., cgroups, namespaces, apparmor).
- Commitment to software testing, code reviews, and maintainable code.
- Previous experience with Golang is advantageous.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation reflective of geographical location, experience, and performance.
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.
- Opportunities to travel to new locations for team meetings.
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.
Canonical is proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination and values diversity in experience, perspectives, and background. We are committed to fair consideration of all applications.
