Software Engineer - packaging - optimize Ubuntu Server

Canonical; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Software Engineer focused on optimizing Ubuntu Server. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with passionate open source enthusiasts while maintaining and packaging essential software components. You'll work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with experienced teams and contributing to the evolution of Ubuntu. Enjoy a remote-first culture that values diversity and innovation, providing you with the tools and support to grow your skills. If you're excited about technology and eager to make a difference in the open source community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Learning and development budget of USD 2,000/year

Annual compensation review

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for technology and teamwork.
• Strong fundamentals in programming languages like C/C++, Python, Rust, or Go.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a distributed team to maintain high-quality software standards.
• Debug issues in open source and team-maintained code.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Rust

Go

Open Source Contribution

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

STEM equivalent

Tools

Docker

LXD

VirtualBox

QEMU

Job description

Software Engineer - Packaging - Optimize Ubuntu Server

Join us at Canonical as a Software Engineer - Packaging - Optimize Ubuntu Server. Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a global presence and a remote-first culture.

About the Role

Our Ubuntu Engineering Server Team is seeking passionate open source enthusiasts to help shape the future of Ubuntu. You will be involved in maintaining and packaging software such as webservers, databases, virtualization, and containerization stacks. This role offers opportunities to work on evolving Ubuntu, collaborate with experienced teams, and grow your skills in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively within a distributed team
• Maintain high-quality software standards by evaluating contributions
• Shape Ubuntu's future through innovative ideas and collaboration
• Work with the Ubuntu and Debian communities, upstream projects, and customers
• Debug issues in open source and team-maintained code
• Maintain Ubuntu Server packages, including web servers, databases, virtualization, containerization, package management, and language runtimes

Qualifications

• Passion for technology and teamwork
• Curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Soft skills such as being thoughtful, enterprising, and self-motivated
• Interest or experience in open source contribution
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM, or equivalent
• Understanding of reproducibility, testing, and setup of test systems
• Strong fundamentals in C/C++, Python, Rust, or Go
• Interest in distro packaging, package management, and dependency resolution
• Interest in containerization and virtualization technologies like Docker, LXD, VirtualBox, or QEMU

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with team sprints
• Learning and development budget of USD 2,000/year
• Annual compensation review and performance bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including holiday leave, parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, and travel opportunities

About Canonical

Canonical is at the forefront of open source innovation, publishing Ubuntu and supporting AI, IoT, and cloud initiatives worldwide. We are a remote-first, inclusive company committed to excellence and diversity.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and IT

Industries: Software Development