This role involves leading the design, development, and architecture of impactful open source software projects, collaborating with a global team, mentoring colleagues, and contributing to the open source community, primarily using languages like Golang, Rust, Python, or C.
Key Responsibilities
Lead design and architecture of impactful open source projects
Write high-quality code in languages such as Golang, Rust, Python, C, or Typescript React
Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed team
Mentor and advise colleagues in their career development
Provide technical leadership within Canonical and open-source communities
Debug issues and produce high-quality code to resolve them
Contribute to and improve technical documentation
Drive the architecture, design, and evolution of complex open source software projects
Requirements
An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university, or a compelling narrative about an alternative educational or career path.
An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or equivalent experience demonstrating relevant skills.
Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations in professional or academic settings.
Technical leadership experience as well as the ability to motivate, direct, and develop a team.
Deep experience with at least one of the following programming languages: Go, Rust, Python, or C.
Conscientiousness and attention to detail, with a focus on performance optimization.
Excellent communication skills, including professional written and spoken English.
Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
Ability to travel twice a year for company events, with each trip up to two weeks long.
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 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
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Team Member Assistance Program
Wellness Platform
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Travel upgrades and Priority Pass for long-haul company events
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