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Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems, known for its platform, Ubuntu, widely used in enterprise initiatives across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company boasts a global distributed team of over 1200 colleagues across 75+ countries, offering opportunities for collaboration and innovation. The Ubuntu Engineering Server Team at Canonical is looking for software engineers who are passionate about open-source software. The role involves maintaining and packaging a variety of software, including web servers, databases, and virtualization and containerization stacks. This position provides an opportunity to influence the future of Ubuntu and foster a highly engaging technology environment. Location: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Remote) Work Conditions: - Remote, full-time position - Requires global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events - Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate within a distributed team - Foster a seamless user experience for all Ubuntu users - Evaluate contributions from other engineers to uphold high software quality standards - Shape the future of Ubuntu with innovative ideas and by advising on ongoing works - Work with diverse teams in the Ubuntu and Debian communities, plus upstream projects and customers - Debug open-source and team-maintained code - Maintain Ubuntu Server packages, specifically in traditional server workloads, virtualization, containers, and package management What We Are Looking For: - A passion for technology and collaboration - Curiosity, flexibility, and strong communication skills - Interest or experience in open-source maintenance or contribution - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field - Familiarity with reproducibility and testing - Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., C/C++, Python, Rust, Go) - Interest in learning about distro packaging and understanding package management - Knowledge of containerization (e.g., Docker, OCI, LXD) and virtualization (e.g., VirtualBox, QEMU, Public Clouds) Compensation and Benefits: Canonical considers various factors for compensation, including geographical location and experience. Benefits include: - Performance-driven annual bonus - Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year - Annual compensation review - Recognition rewards - Paid maternity and paternity leave - Employee Assistance Programme - Opportunities to travel and meet colleagues Canonical is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
