Linux devices software engineer - snapd
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Posted January 20, 2026
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Job Description
A Linux devices software engineer at Canonical works on developing and maintaining mission-critical software for the SnapD platform, focusing on containers, security, telemetry, and device management to ensure robust and secure software delivery across Linux devices worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
- Write high-quality code to create new features
- Debug Linux system-level issues and produce fixes
- Review code produced by other engineers
- Discuss ideas and collaborate on solutions
- Ensure robustness of software despite unexpected events
Requirements
- Experience with professional software development using Go, Python, C, or C
- Knowledge of Linux system-level fundamentals, e.g., cgroups, namespaces, apparmor
- Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field
- Ability to collaborate proactively with a distributed team
- Ability to write high quality code to create new features and debug Linux system level issues
- Experience with reviewing code produced by other engineers
- Commitment to software testing, code reviews, and maintainable code
- Willingness to work from home with the possibility of global travel for up to two weeks, twice a year
- Passion for open source software development
- General knowledge and experience with Linux as a developer platform
Benefits & Perks
Compensation is based on geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and recognition rewards
Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
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
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