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Linux System Engineer - QA, Tooling, Automation

Canonical
Remote
Full Time
Posted September 18, 2025
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Job Description

The role involves working as a Systems Software Engineer on the Ubuntu Release Engineering team, focusing on automation, testing, quality metrics, and troubleshooting to enhance the stability and support of Ubuntu open source packages in a remote, globally distributed environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor quality indicators across the Ubuntu ecosystem and products
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in Ubuntu Desktop, Server, and Core
  • Enhance continuous integration processes to ensure Ubuntu image, release, and package quality
  • Develop, automate, and improve test cases, including unit tests and multi-machine workloads
  • Report on KPIs and provide analytical insights to improve quality
  • Collaborate with teams to plan and implement quality improvements
  • Research issues, troubleshoot problems, and identify opportunities for process enhancement

Requirements

  • A strong software engineering, Linux, and open source background
  • In-depth knowledge of Python and Shell scripting
  • Experience with C programming language
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills and experience working with others to identify, isolate and resolve issues
  • Experience with quality processes and continuous integration tools
  • Experience working in an agile development environment

Benefits & Perks

Compensation is based on geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and more frequent reviews for graduates and associates
Performance-driven annual bonus
Distributed work environment with remote work since 2004
Twice-yearly in-person team sprints at interesting locations worldwide
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Travel upgrades for long haul company events

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