Linux Ubuntu 24.04 Specialist

Mercor; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor seeks professionals with hands-on experience in specialized applications on Linux Ubuntu 24.04 as their day-to-day desktop OS. We do not provide software licenses, VMs, or hardware. The role emphasizes practical, independent work in a Linux environment.

Applicants should demonstrate high‑resolution screenshot capture and familiarity with GNOME and terminal tools. This position is ideal for self‑reliant IT professionals in Ontario, Canada seeking challenging work at Mercor.

Qualifications

• Must be running Linux Ubuntu 24.04 as your day-to-day desktop OS.
• We do not provide software licenses, virtual machines, or hardware.
• Experience with open-source environments and desktop tooling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on expertise in specialized Linux desktop applications.
• Demonstrate high-resolution screenshot capture across multi-monitor setups.
• Operate independently with minimal supervision in a Linux Ubuntu environment.

Skills

Linux

Ubuntu 24.04

Screen capture

Open-source

Tools

GNOME

Terminal

Job description

Overview

We're looking for professionals with hands-on, real-world experience in specialized applications.

Application Expertise and Access

You must already be running Linux Ubuntu 24.04 as your own day-to-day desktop operating system, and be able to work in it today. We do not provide software licenses, virtual machines, or hardware.

Operating Systems

• Linux Ubuntu 24.04 — as your primary desktop OS

---

About These Applications

Linux Ubuntu 24.04 | The Ubuntu desktop itself — the GNOME environment, Files, Settings, the terminal and package management | Linux desktop users, sysadmins, DevOps and open-source developers |

Technology Requirement

Must be able to capture screenshots with more than 2.5 megapixels. Satisfy this in either of two ways.

Option A — a single high monitor. Any of these aspect ratios, at or above the resolution shown:

4:3 | 1826 × 1370 | 2048×1536

16:9 | 2109 × 1186 | 2560×1440 (QHD) · 3840×2160 (4K) · 5120×2880 (5K)

16:10 | 2000 × 1250 | 2240×1400 · 2560×1600 · 2880×1800

3:2 | 1937 × 1291 | 2160×1440 · 2256×1504 · 2736×1824 · 3000×2000

21:9 (ultrawide) | 2416 × 1036 | 2560×1080 · 3440×1440 · 3840×1600

MacBook Pro 14" (3024×1964) and 16" (3456×2234) built-in displays qualify.

Option B — a dual-monitor setup. Two displays side by side, captured as a single spanning image. Two 1920×1080+ monitors qualify. A single 1080p screen out of that pair does not.