System Software Engineer - GCC LLVM compiler, tooling, and ecosystem
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Full Time
Posted February 12, 2026
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Job Description
A System Software Engineer responsible for developing and optimizing GCC and LLVM compiler toolchains, runtimes, and related tooling on Ubuntu, with a focus on modern C and C++ programming, to enhance the developer experience and ensure Ubuntu remains a leading platform for software development in cloud, data centers, and containers.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize GCC and LLVM runtimes, tooling, and ecosystems for Ubuntu.
- Ensure high-quality integration of compiler toolchains into Ubuntu across various platforms.
- Collaborate with team members on design discussions, code reviews, and architecture improvements.
- Package and distribute compiler tools and related software for Debian and Ubuntu.
- Debug and resolve issues related to compiler runtimes, tooling, and integration.
- Work with other teams to enhance Ubuntu's performance, security, and user experience related to compiler toolchains.
Requirements
- Relevant experience with GCC or LLVM, ideally in the world of cloud-native software and Linux
- Experience in packaging software for Debian and Ubuntu
- Experience working with Linux distributions and distribution engineering
- Experience with software packaging and distribution mechanisms
- Understanding of build systems and toolchains, including for cross-compilation
- Proficiency in writing high-quality code to create new features, debug issues, and fix them
- Ability to review code produced by other engineers and participate in design reviews
- Ability to collaborate proactively with a distributed team and discuss design ideas
- Excellent competencies in modern C and C++ programming languages
- Strong competencies in Linux distributions, software architectures, and open source software
- Bachelor's degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path
- Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
- Passion for technology and working with brilliant people
- Strong soft skills including being passionate, curious, flexible, articulate, accountable, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events, with trips up to two weeks long
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation with annual review and performance-driven bonus
Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks a year 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
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 for long haul company events
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