System Software Engineer - Ubuntu Networking

Canonical; Mérida; A distancia; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading open-source software provider is looking for a System Software Engineer for Ubuntu Networking in Mérida, Yucatán. This role focuses on enhancing connectivity across various Ubuntu platforms and involves collaboration with a distributed team. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of Linux networking and fluency in at least one programming language such as Golang, C/C++, Rust, or Python. The company offers a performance-driven compensation structure, personal learning budgets, and opportunities for travel.

Servicios

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform

Formación

• Deep understanding of Linux networking, from kernel to user space.
• Experience with virtual networks and distributed systems.
• Interest in packaging software for Debian and Ubuntu.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
• Write high-quality software and debug issues.
• Influence open-source projects and communities.

Conocimientos

Linux networking

Professional experience with computer networks

Fluency in Golang, C/C++, Rust or Python

Interest in systemd-networkd and similar software

Soft skills

Educación

Undergraduate degree in a technical subject

Herramientas

NetworkManager

Open vSwitch

WireGuard

Descripción del empleo

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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person in interesting locations around the world to align on strategy and execution.

We are hiring a System Software Engineer for Ubuntu Networking. Our growing investment in Ubuntu enables us to hire a group of outstanding systems software engineers to focus on the connectivity of Ubuntu in a wide range of circumstances, from cloud to server to desktop and IoT. We would like 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 OS component where stability and uptime are paramount, contributing to Ubuntu’s success across IoT, Desktop, Server, and Cloud. We are expanding our Foundations team to focus this essential function and are looking for people passionate about lower level technologies involved in an OS network stack.

We work with upstream components and communities covering a wide range of connectivity technologies and may touch the kernel, iwd, NetworkManager, wpa_supplicant, Bluetooth stacks, conman, mobile data stacks, Ethernet, InfiniBand, network virtualization, VPNs, and offload to smartNICs. We model Ubuntu connectivity with Netplan and will continue to drive this forward as the easiest and most effective central tool to enable connectivity everywhere.

The Ubuntu Foundations Team delivers and maintains the core of the Ubuntu system—the base for the entire Ubuntu family of products and services. Ubuntu strives to deliver the latest and best free software components in an easy to use and highly reliable form.

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
• Display technical leadership internally, towards 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 per 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, distributed systems, and 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
• Academic track record from high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about an alternative path
• Love of technology and working with brilliant people
• Passionate, curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
• Valuing soft skills; being thoughtful, self-motivated, and enterprising
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long

What we offer colleagues

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• 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

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, 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; most colleagues 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 and will give your application fair consideration.