Linux devices software engineer - snapd

Canonical; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative software company is seeking a Linux devices software engineer to join their SnapD team. This role focuses on mission-critical Golang code, software delivery, and device management, ensuring the robustness and security of applications across various Linux environments. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, values collaboration, and has a strong foundation in Linux system fundamentals. With a remote-first culture and opportunities for global travel, this position offers a dynamic and supportive environment for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Work from home

Learning and development allowances

Competitive salary and annual reviews

Recognition rewards

Generous leave policies

Paid maternity, paternity, and sick leave

Priority travel pass

Exposure to international business and technology

Qualifications

• Experience with Go, Python, C, or C++ in a professional setting.
• Understanding of Linux system fundamentals such as cgroups and namespaces.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a distributed team to write high-quality code.
• Debug Linux system-level issues and develop robust solutions.

Skills

Golang

Python

C

C++

Linux system fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

STEM equivalent

Job description

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About the role

Work on mission-critical Golang code, focused on software delivery, containers, security sandboxing, telemetry, and device management as a software engineer on our SnapD team.

Snaps are next-generation software packaging and delivery for Linux, designed for safety, security, and robustness, with application-specific confinement of containers optimized for IoT devices, desktops, and servers. Our goal is for snaps to work across multiple Linux flavors, providing publishers with the simplest way to reach the entire Linux ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Write high-quality code to create new features
• Debug Linux system-level issues and develop solutions
• Review code produced by other engineers
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on solutions
• Ensure robustness against unexpected events like power outages
• Work from home with global travel up to two weeks, twice a year

Who you are

• Passionate about technology and working with talented people
• Curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
• Value soft skills, are thoughtful and self-motivated
• Hold a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar
• Have professional experience with Go, Python, C, or C++
• Understand Linux system fundamentals such as cgroups, namespaces, and apparmor
• Committed to testing, code reviews, and maintainable code

About Canonical

Canonical is a growing, international software company working with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu. We help businesses worldwide reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance security with Ubuntu. Our remote-first, open-source culture spans 70 countries with 1100 professionals. We set the pace for the modern digital workplace.

Benefits

• Work from home
• Learning and development allowances
• Competitive salary and annual reviews
• Recognition rewards
• Generous leave policies
• Paid maternity, paternity, and sick leave
• Priority travel pass
• Exposure to international business and technology

We value diversity and are committed to a workplace free from discrimination. We consider all applications fairly regardless of background or identity.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industry: Software Development