Linux devices software engineer - snapd - Canonical : Job Details

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Work on mission-critical Golang code, focused on software delivery, containers, security sandboxing, telemetry, and device management as a software engineer on our SnapD team.

Snaps are next-generation software packaging and delivery for Linux, designed for safety, security, and robustness, with application-specific confinement of containers optimized for IoT devices, desktops, and servers. Our goal is to ensure snaps work across multiple Linux flavors, providing publishers with the simplest way to reach the entire Linux ecosystem.

This role requires an obsession with quality and performance, working at the core of the operating system. An interest in the software publishing and consumption experience is essential. Candidates should be passionate about open source software development. We value collaboration, peer reviews, thorough unit/integration testing, and maintainable code. Basic knowledge and experience with Linux as a developer platform are required; experience with Golang is highly desirable.

• You love technology and working with talented people.
• You are curious, adaptable, articulate, and responsible.
• You value soft skills, are thoughtful and self-motivated.
• You hold a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related field.
• You have professional experience with Go, Python, C, or C++.
• You understand Linux system fundamentals such as cgroups, namespaces, and AppArmor.
• You are committed to testing, code reviews, and writing maintainable code.

Canonical is a growing, international software company working with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu. We help businesses reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance security with Ubuntu. We are a remote-first, global company with 1100 professionals across 70 countries, striving to be the best in the industry with a focus on the digital workplace.

• Work from home
• Learning and development allowances
• Competitive salary
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Generous annual leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and sick leave
• Priority travel pass
• Exposure to international business and technology

We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination, valuing diversity in experience, perspectives, and backgrounds. All applications are given fair consideration.