Ubuntu Software Engineer

CanonicalCanonical·Remote(Home based - Worldwide)·Work From Anywhere
Software Development
Excel

WFA Digital Insight

The demand for skilled open source software engineers has skyrocketed, with the market growing exponentially in recent years. Canonical's commitment to global distributed collaboration and innovation makes this role particularly compelling. As the pioneer of Ubuntu, the company seeks engineers with a deep passion for quality, performance, and resilience in software. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their expertise in Excel and their ability to work effectively in a remote, global team.

Job Description

About the Role

Canonical, a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, is seeking skilled software engineers to join their Ubuntu Engineering organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for working across the breadth of the Ubuntu Engineering organization, with a focus on designing, engineering, and shipping high-quality software.

Responsibilities

  • Work on the design, evolution, and future of Ubuntu
  • Integrate the freshest open source software, provide robust upgrade paths, and engineer the future of Ubuntu
  • Collaborate with global teams to align on strategy and execution

Requirements

  • Expertise in Excel
  • Passion for quality, performance, and resilience in software

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with open source software and operating systems

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a global, distributed team
  • Collaborate on breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT

How to Stand Out

  • Develop a strong portfolio showcasing your experience with open source software and operating systems
  • Highlight your expertise in Excel and ability to work effectively in a remote team
  • Prepare to discuss your approach to software design, engineering, and shipping
  • Research Canonical's commitment to global distributed collaboration and be ready to discuss how you can contribute to this approach
  • Be prepared to ask informed questions about the company culture and values during the interview process

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