System Software Engineer - Ubuntu Networking - (Remote - EMEA/Americas)

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a System Software Engineer specializing in Ubuntu Networking. This remote role offers the chance to enhance Ubuntu's network stack across multiple platforms, including cloud, server, desktop, and IoT. You will collaborate with diverse teams, contribute to open-source projects, and shape the future of networking technologies. If you're passionate about coding, networking architecture, and open-source collaboration, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the tech community while working from anywhere in the Americas or EMEA.

Benefits

Remote work opportunity

Influence open-source technologies

Engage in community collaboration

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of networking architecture and protocols.
• Extensive experience with Linux networking from kernel to user space.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and integrate core components of Ubuntu's network stack.
• Collaborate with teams to design networking solutions across various environments.

Skills

Networking architecture

Linux networking

Golang

C/C++

Rust

Python

Distributed systems

Interpersonal skills

Technical documentation

Open-source collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science

STEM degree or relevant field

Tools

systemd-networkd

NetworkManager

iwd

conman

Job description

System Software Engineer - Ubuntu Networking - (Remote - EMEA/Americas)

We are seeking a skilled System Software Engineer specializing in Ubuntu Networking for a remote position within the Americas or EMEA regions.

In this role, you will be a key member of a growing team dedicated to enhancing Ubuntu's network stack across various platforms, including cloud, server, desktop, and IoT. Your responsibilities will include designing, developing, and maintaining core network components to ensure fast, reliable, and secure connectivity. You will collaborate with internal and external teams to optimize network performance and integrate solutions across different systems, shaping the future of Ubuntu's network architecture.

Accountabilities:

1. Maintain and integrate core components of Ubuntu's network stack, ensuring high performance and reliability.
2. Collaborate with distributed teams to design and implement networking solutions across various environments, including cloud, desktop, IoT, and server.
3. Contribute to open-source projects and influence the direction of networking technologies used in Ubuntu.
4. Write high-quality code, debug issues, and provide solutions to optimize the network stack.
5. Produce clear and comprehensive technical documentation to support internal teams and the broader open-source community.
6. Participate in code and design reviews, offering mentorship to less senior engineers.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a relevant field, or a compelling alternative path.
• Strong knowledge of networking architecture, protocols, and design.
• Extensive experience with Linux networking, from kernel to user space.
• Familiarity with technologies such as systemd-networkd, NetworkManager, iwd, conman, and others.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language: Golang, C/C++, Rust, or Python.
• Experience working with virtual networks, distributed systems, and hardware offloading technologies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with a globally distributed team.
• Professional experience with Linux (preferably Debian or Ubuntu).
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work remotely from the Americas or EMEA regions.
• Be part of a dynamic team influencing open-source networking technologies.
• Engage in open-source projects and community collaboration.

Additional Information:

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education