Ubuntu pro is a suite of specialist services provided by canonical. Whether for enterprise customers deploying systems at scale or users who want security patching for their personal ubuntu lts at home, the ubuntu pro client is the command-line tool managing these services.
the quality and stability of the ubuntu pro client are critically important, as it comes pre-installed on every ubuntu system. You will work with the ubuntu server team, major cloud partners, and multiple canonical product teams to develop, test, and release improvements to the pro client. You will also communicate with users to ensure their needs are met.
this role requires quality-oriented software engineering in python and a focus on software interoperability across a wide range of target releases and environments. Excellent python skills are essential, with previous contributions to open source python projects advantageous. Since the pro client interacts with ubuntu package management, experience in configuring apt, knowledge of deb packaging, and general system administration are beneficial.
applicants should be passionate about the ubuntu project and its values, and about building tools used by millions worldwide. A focus on quality, edge cases, ease of use, documentation, and community coordination is important. The pro client is used from mission-critical environments to hobbyist setups; applicants should be prepared to work with the full spectrum of end users and promote engineering best practices accordingly.
what you'll do
1. collaborate proactively with a distributed team
2. write high-quality code with unit and functional tests to develop new features
3. debug issues and produce high-quality fixes
4. review code from other engineers
5. discuss ideas and investigate solutions
6. work remotely, with 2 to 4 weeks of global travel annually for internal and external events
who you are
1. you love technology and working with talented people
2. you are curious, adaptable, articulate, and accountable
3. you value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
4. you hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, stem, or related fields
5. you have extensive python experience on linux
6. you have interest and experience in two or more of the following: ubuntu linux system administration, continuous integration, contract management, debian packaging, or cloud environments
7. bonus: experience engaging with the open source community
canonical is committed to a workplace free from discrimination. We value diversity in experience, perspectives, and backgrounds, which leads to a better environment for our employees and a superior platform for our users. We encourage everyone to join the ubuntu community.
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