System Software Engineer - Ubuntu Networking

Canonical; Victoria; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm is hiring a System Software Engineer for Ubuntu Networking. The role involves enhancing network abstractions for Ubuntu across various environments. This opportunity offers a distributed work model with annual travel for events and a focus on innovation in the tech space. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Linux networking, programming expertise, and a passion for open-source development.

Benefits

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Deep understanding and passion for Linux networking, from kernel to user space.
• Professional experience with computer networks, including virtual networks and distributed systems.
• Interest in packaging software for Debian and Ubuntu.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
• Shape software-defined networking products for evolving data center architectures.
• Write high-quality, well-designed and documented software.

Skills

Linux networking

Computer networks

Golang

C/C++

Rust

Python

Education

Undergraduate degree in a technical subject

Tools

Systemd-networkd

NetworkManager

Open vSwitch

WireGuard

Job description

Overview

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. We are hiring a System Software Engineer for Ubuntu Networking 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 a critical aspect of the operating system where stability and uptime are paramount, contributing to Ubuntu’s success from IoT, Desktop, Server to the Cloud.

We are expanding our Foundations team to focus on connectivity across cloud, server, desktop, and IoT environments. Candidates should be comfortable discussing bridges, bonds, routing, DNS resolution and other technologies used to interconnect modern operating systems. We may touch components such as the kernel, iwd, networkmanager, wpa_supplicant, bluetooth stacks, conman, mobile data stacks, ethernet, infiniband, network virtualization, VPNs, and offload to smart NICs. Netplan is used to model Ubuntu connectivity and will continue to be evolved as the central tool to enable connectivity everywhere.

The Ubuntu Foundations Team maintains the core of the Ubuntu system, building on Debian’s technical excellence and shaping solutions for industry.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Shape software-defined networking products for evolving data center architectures to meet bandwidth, reliability, security, and interoperability demands
• Write high-quality, well-designed and well-documented software
• Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them
• Collaborate with a globally distributed organization
• Contribute to technical documentation to make it the best of its kind
• Demonstrate technical leadership internally, towards partners, and in 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

What we are looking for in you

• Deep understanding and passion for Linux networking, from kernel to user space
• Professional experience with computer networks, including virtual networks and distributed systems; understanding of hardware offloading technologies
• Interest in systemd-networkd, NetworkManager, ModemManager, iwd, conman, bluez, iproute2, Open vSwitch, WireGuard and similar 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
• Academic track record from high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling alternative narrative
• Curiosity, collaboration, accountability, and a passion for technology
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long

What we offer colleagues

• 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
• 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 of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development