About the Job:
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, particularly known for its platform, Ubuntu, which is widely used across various enterprise initiatives including public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company operates with a strong ethos of global distributed collaboration, employing over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries, with minimal office-based roles. This position offers the opportunity to work as a System Software Engineer focusing on the GCC/LLVM compiler, tooling, and ecosystem.
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In this role, you will contribute to the development of the modern C and C++ programming languages and their ecosystem on Ubuntu, aiming to deliver exceptional GCC and LLVM runtimes and tooling. You will play a vital part in ensuring that advancements in programming languages are accessible to Ubuntu users, which lays the groundwork for future innovations.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
- Select, integrate, and package top-tier tooling with Ubuntu to enhance developer and operator experience with GCC and LLVM.
- Write high-quality code for new features and debug issues.
- Review code from fellow engineers and participate in ideas discussions to find effective solutions.
- Contribute to architecture decisions that enhance Ubuntu's performance across various platforms, including Desktop, Server, and Cloud.
Work Conditions:
- This is a fully remote position but requires the ability to travel internationally 2 to 4 weeks a year for team events and conferences.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
- Opportunity for global travel to meet team members.
Requirements:
- Relevant experience with GCC or LLVM, particularly in cloud-native software and Linux.
- Experience in packaging software for Debian and Ubuntu.
- Strong background as a long-time Linux user.
- Academic qualifications in a technical subject or demonstrable experience in a related area.
- Excellent soft skills; you should be passionate, curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable.
- Ability to travel internationally for company events.
Language Requirements:
- No specific language requirements mentioned, but proficiency in English is likely assumed in an international work environment.
Canonical is dedicated to creating a diverse workplace and welcomes applications from all individuals, ensuring fair consideration regardless of identity.
