Linux devices software engineer - snapd

Canonical; Kansas City (KS); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative software company is seeking a Linux devices software engineer to join their SnapD team. This role involves working on mission-critical Golang code, focusing on software delivery, containers, and device management. As part of a remote-first company, you will collaborate with a distributed team to develop robust solutions, debug system-level issues, and contribute to the open-source community. You'll enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth while being part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that values technology and collaboration.

Benefits

Work from home

Learning and development allowances

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Recognition rewards

Generous annual leave

Paid maternity, paternity, and sick leave

Travel priority pass

Exposure to international business and technology

Qualifications

• Passion for technology and working with talented people.
• Commitment to testing, code reviews, and maintainable code.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
• Write high-quality code to develop new features.
• Debug Linux system-level issues and produce high-quality fixes.

Skills

Go

Python

C

C++

Linux system fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

STEM related field

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 to ensure snaps 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 develop new features.
• Debug Linux system-level issues and produce high-quality fixes.
• Review code produced by other engineers.
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on solutions.
• Focus on robustness against unexpected events like power outages.
• Work from home with global travel up to two weeks twice a year.

Qualifications

• Passion for technology and working with talented people.
• Curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable.
• Value soft skills, be thoughtful and self-motivated.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related field.
• Professional experience with Go, Python, C, or C++.
• Knowledge of Linux system fundamentals like cgroups, namespaces, apparmor.
• Commitment 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 reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance security with Ubuntu. As a remote-first company with professionals across 70 countries, we foster a flexible, digital workplace.

Benefits

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

We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination. We value diversity in experience, perspectives, and background, and ensure fair consideration for all applicants.