Senior Software Engineer - packaging - optimize Ubuntu Server
CanonicalRemote
Full Time
Posted September 18, 2025
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Job Description
A software engineer passionate about open source software who will collaborate within a distributed team to maintain and develop Ubuntu Server packages, contributing to the evolution of the platform used worldwide in cloud, data science, AI, and IoT applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate proactively within a distributed team to develop and maintain Ubuntu Server packages.
- Evaluate contributions from other engineers to ensure high-quality software standards.
- Shape the future of Ubuntu by contributing new ideas and advising on ongoing work.
- Work with upstream projects, other teams in the Ubuntu and Debian communities, and customers.
- Own the maintenance of Ubuntu Server packages, including web servers, databases, virtualization, and containerization stacks.
Requirements
- Able to replay complex workloads and systems.
- Able to write detailed test plans and reproducibility steps.
- Feel comfortable contributing and debugging many languages such as C, C++, Python, Rust, Go, Ruby, PHP.
- Experience in packaging in one or more ecosystems, such as language-specific systems like Python wheels, Rust Crates, Go Modules, or other equivalent formats, or distro package formats like deb, rpm, NixOS, or other equivalent.
- Experience using and creating containers and virtual machines.
- Have a Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree or any higher or equivalent professional experience.
- Possess 5 years of professional experience.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation is based on geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and performance-driven bonuses
Work from home with global travel of 2 to 4 weeks for internal and external events
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
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
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company events
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