The company is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprises and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, plays a crucial role in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We are seeking a Software Engineer to develop, test, and release improvements to Ubuntu on public clouds. The quality and stability of Ubuntu are critically important, as it is available on every public cloud.
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In this role, you will work closely with teams across the company and major cloud partners to enhance Ubuntu cloud images. A key aspect of the position is to engage proactively with our user community, ensuring their needs are met. This role requires quality-oriented software engineering in Python, with a strong emphasis on software interoperability across various releases and environments.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
- Write high-quality code with unit and functional tests to create new features.
- Debug issues and produce high-quality code for fixes.
- Review code from fellow engineers.
- Discuss ideas and explore effective solutions.
- Work from home, with global travel 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field.
- Extensive experience with Python on Linux.
- Passion for the Ubuntu project and its values.
- Experience in two or more of the following: Ubuntu Linux systems administration, continuous integration, end-system contract management, Debian packaging, working with public or on-premise clouds.
- Bonus points for experience engaging with the open-source community.
Work Conditions:
- Full-time remote work environment with opportunities for global travel.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonuses.
- Recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, and maternity/paternity leave.
The company is at the forefront of the global shift to open source, and as the publisher of Ubuntu, we are changing the landscape of software. We maintain a distributed work environment, prioritizing excellence and innovation. The company is an equal opportunity employer, and we celebrate diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
