Overview
canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, ai, engineering innovation, and iot. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
role
system software engineer for ubuntu networking
our growing investment in ubuntu enables us to hire a group of outstanding systems software engineers to focus on the connectivity of ubuntu in a wide range of circumstances, from cloud to server to desktop and iot. We strengthen tooling, services, documentation, robustness, security and clarity of linux network abstractions to provide fast, reliable and secure connections for ubuntu.
the network stack is one of the most critical aspects of any operating system where stability, reliability and uptime are paramount. Its ease of use and reliability contribute to ubuntu's success from iot, desktop, server to the cloud. We are expanding our foundations team to focus on this essential function and are looking for people passionate about lower level technologies involved in an operating system's network stack. Applicants will be comfortable discussing bridges, bonds, routing, dns resolution and other technologies used to interconnect modern operating systems. We will work with upstream components and communities covering a wide range of connectivity tech including kernel, iwd, networkmanager, wpa_supplicant, bluetooth stacks, conman, mobile data stacks, ethernet, infiniband, network virtualisation capabilities, vpns and offload to smartnics. We model ubuntu connectivity with netplan and will continue to drive this forward as the easiest and most effective central tool to enable connectivity everywhere.
the ubuntu foundations team
the ubuntu foundations team delivers and maintains the core of the ubuntu system, the base for the entire ubuntu family of products and services. Ubuntu strives to deliver the latest and best free software components, in an easy to use and highly reliable form. We build on the technical excellence of debian and bring additional focus and shape to the solutions we offer industry.
responsibilities
* collaborate proactively with a distributed team
* shape software-defined networking products for evolving data center architectures to meet bandwidth, reliability, security, and interoperability demands
* write high-quality, well-designed and well-documented software
* debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them
* collaborate proactively with a globally distributed organization
* contribute to technical documentation to make it the best of its kind
* display technical leadership internally, towards partners, and in the open source communities
* influence open-source projects and communities
* shape innovative product strategies
* work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks a year for internal and external events
what we are looking for in you
* deep understanding and passion for linux networking, from kernel to user space
* professional experience with computer networks, including virtual networks, distributed systems, and hardware offloading technologies
* interest in systemd-networkd, networkmanager, modemmanager, iwd, conman, bluez, iproute2, open vswitch, wireguard and similar software components
* fluency in at least one of golang, c/c++, rust or python
* experience with linux (debian or ubuntu preferred)
* interest in packaging software for debian and ubuntu
* exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
* undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
* you love technology and working with brilliant people
* you are passionate, curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
* you value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
* ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long
what we offer colleagues
we consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
* distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
* personal learning and development budget of usd 2,000 per year
* annual compensation review
* recognition rewards
* annual holiday leave
* maternity and paternity leave
* team member assistance program & wellness platform
* opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
* priority pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
about canonical
canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for ai, iot, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
equal opportunity
canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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