Mid Level System Software Engineer - Ubuntu Networking (Remote)

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Job Summary:

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, seeking a System Software Engineer for Ubuntu Networking. The role involves maintaining and integrating core components of the Ubuntu network stack, collaborating with teams, and contributing to open-source projects.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team

• Shape software-define networking products for evolving data center architectures to meet ever-increasing 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 our 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

Qualifications:

Required:

• Deep understanding and passion for Linux networking, from kernel to user space

• Professional experience with computer networks, including virtual networks, distributed systems as well as understanding of 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

Company:

Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, delivers trusted open source for everyone and provides security, support and services to enterprises. Founded in 2004, headquartered in London, England, GBR, team size 1001-5000 employees, currently Late Stage. Canonical has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.