System Software Engineer - Rust compiler, tooling, and ecosystem

Canonical; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a System Software Engineer to join a new team focused on the Rust programming language and its ecosystem. This role involves enhancing Rust runtime and tooling on Ubuntu, ensuring it remains a leader in modern programming languages. You will collaborate with a distributed team, develop high-quality code, and engage in design discussions. The position offers the flexibility of remote work with occasional travel, an annual learning budget, and generous leave policies, making it an exciting opportunity for technology enthusiasts passionate about open source and Linux.

Benefits

Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000

Performance reviews and recognition rewards

Generous leave policies

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Opportunities for travel and professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience with Rust in cloud-native and Linux environments.
• Interest in packaging software for Debian/Ubuntu.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a distributed team to enhance Rust tooling on Ubuntu.
• Develop high-quality code and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Rust

Cloud-native environments

Linux

Packaging software for Debian/Ubuntu

Soft skills: curiosity, flexibility, accountability, self-motivation

Education

Strong academic background in a technical field

Job description

System Software Engineer - Rust compiler, tooling, and ecosystem

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Role Overview

We are building a new team focused on the Rust programming language and its ecosystem on Ubuntu. The team will enhance Rust runtime, developer experience, and tooling in Ubuntu, ensuring Ubuntu remains at the forefront of modern programming language innovation.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
2. Select, integrate, and package tooling to improve Rust development and operation on Ubuntu.
3. Develop high-quality code for new features and troubleshoot issues.
4. Review code contributions from team members.
5. Engage in design discussions and collaborate on solutions.
6. Work remotely with occasional travel (2-4 weeks/year).

Qualifications

• Relevant experience with Rust, ideally in cloud-native and Linux environments.
• Interest or experience in packaging software for Debian/Ubuntu.
• Long-term Linux user.
• Strong academic background in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Passion for technology, open source, and Linux.
• Soft skills: curiosity, flexibility, accountability, self-motivation.

What We Offer

• Remote work with biannual in-person team sprints.
• Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000.
• Performance reviews and recognition rewards.
• Generous leave policies, parental leave, wellness programs.
• Opportunities for travel and professional growth.

About Canonical

Canonical is a leader in open source software, known for Ubuntu, supporting AI, IoT, cloud, and more. We promote diversity, innovation, and excellence in a global, remote-friendly environment.