System Software Engineer - Ubuntu Networking
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets.
Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.
We are hiring a System Software Engineer for Ubuntu Networking to focus on the connectivity of Ubuntu in a wide range of circumstances, from cloud to server to desktop and IoT.
The network stack is one of the most critical aspects of any operating system where stability, reliability and uptime are paramount.
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.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
- Shape software-define networking products for evolving data center architectures
- Write high-quality, well-designed and well-documented software
- Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them
- Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed organization
- Contribute to technical documentation to make it the best of its kind
- Display technical leadership internally, towards our partners, and in the open source communities
- Influence open-source projects and communities
- Shape innovative product strategies
- Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks a year for internal and external events
Requirements
- Deep understanding and passion for Linux networking, from kernel to user space
- Professional experience with computer networks, including virtual networks, distributed systems as well as understanding of hardware offloading technologies
- Interest in systemd-networkd, NetworkManager, ModemManager, iwd, conman, bluez, iproute2, Open vSwitch, WireGuard and similar software components
- Fluency in at least one of Golang, C/C++, Rust or Python
- Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
- Interest in packaging software for Debian and Ubuntu
- Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
- Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
What we offer
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
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.
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