System Software Engineer

Our growing investment in Ubuntu now enables us to hire a group of outstanding systems software engineers to focus on the connectivity of Ubuntu in a wide range of circumstances from cloud to server to desktop and IoT We would like to strengthen the tooling services documentation robustness security and clarity of Linux network abstractions to provide fast reliable and secure connections for Ubuntu The network stack is one of the most critical aspects of any operating system where stability reliability and uptime are paramount Its ease of use and reliability contribute to Ubuntus success from IoT Desktop Server to the Cloud We are expanding our Foundations team to focus our efforts on this essential function and are looking for people passionate about lower level technologies involved in an operating systems network stack Applicants will be comfortable discussing bridges bonds routing DNS resolution and other technologies used to interconnect modern operating systems Well work with a very wide range of upstream components and communities covering a wide range of connectivity tech We might touch the kernel iwd networkmanager wpa supplicant bluetooth stacks conman mobile data stacks ethernet infiniband network virtualisation capabilities VPNs and offload to smartnics We model Ubuntu connectivity with Netplan and will continue to drive this forward as the easiest and most effective central tool to enable connectivity everywhere The Ubuntu Foundations Team delivers and maintains the core of the Ubuntu system the base for the entire Ubuntu family of products and services Ubuntu strives to deliver the latest and best free software components in an easy to use and highly reliable form We build on the technical excellence of Debian and bring additional focus and shape to the solutions we offer industry As a Linux System Engineer you will maintain and integrate core components involved in the network stack of the Ubuntu Distribution You will be discussing design with other team members upstream projects mentor less senior engineers and participate in code reviews and design reviews You will also be working with other teams to ensure architecture decisions improve the overall performance and experience of Ubuntu Location The Foundations team is based in EMEA and Americas time zones from UTC 4 to UTC8 What your day will look like Collaborate proactively with a distributed teamShape softwaredefine networking products for evolving data centre architectures to meet everincreasing bandwidth reliability security and interoperability demandsWrite highquality welldesigned and welldocumented softwareDebug issues and produce highquality code to fix themCollaborate proactively with a globally distributed organisationContribute to technical documentation to make it the best of its kindDisplay technical leadership internally towards our partners and in the open source communitiesInfluence opensource projects and communitiesShape innovative product strategies Work from home with global travel twice a year for company events of up to two weeks duration What we are looking for in you An exceptional academic track record from both high school and universityUndergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM or a compelling narrative about your alternative pathDrive and a track record of going aboveandbeyond expectationsKnowledge of networking architecture design and protocolsDeep understanding and passion for Linux networking from kernel to user spaceProfessional experience with computer networks including virtual networks distributed systems as well as understanding of hardware offloading technologies Interest in systemdnetworkd NetworkManager ModemManager iwd conman bluez iproute2 Open vSwitch WireGuard and similar software componentsFluency in at least one of Golang C C Rust or PythonProfessional written and spoken English Experience with Linux Debian or Ubuntu preferred Interest in packaging software for Debian and UbuntuExcellent interpersonal skills curiosity flexibility and accountability Passion thoughtfulness and selfmotivation Excellent communication and presentation skills Resultoriented with a personal drive to meet commitments Ability to travel twice a year for company events up to two weeks each What we offer you We consider geographical location experience and performance in shaping compensation worldwide We revisit compensation annually and more often for graduates and associates to ensure we recognise outstanding performance In addition to base pay we offer a performancedriven annual bonus We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally Distributed work environment with twiceyearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2 000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source As the company that publishes Ubuntu one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI IoT and the cloud we are changing the world on a daily basis We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company We expect excellence in order to succeed we need to be the best at what we do Canonical has been a remotefirst company since its inception in 2004 Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently work smarter learn new skills and raise your game Canonical is an equal opportunity employer We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination Diversity of experience perspectives and background create a better work environment and better products Whatever your identity we will give your application fair consideration