System Software Engineer - Java Runtimes, Tooling and Ecosystem
CanonicalRemote
Full Time
Posted September 18, 2025
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Job Description
A System Software Engineer focusing on Java Runtimes, tooling, and ecosystem development within Ubuntu, working to improve Java support, performance, and integration on Ubuntu systems, and contributing to open source projects in a remote, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a distributed team to develop and improve Java runtimes, tooling, and ecosystem components for Ubuntu.
- Select, integrate, and package tooling to enhance developer and operator experience with Java on Ubuntu.
- Design, develop, and implement new features for core components related to the Java Virtual Machine and associated tooling.
- Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix bugs and improve system performance.
- Review code and provide mentorship to less experienced engineers through code and design reviews.
- Work with other teams to ensure improvements benefit the overall Ubuntu ecosystem across various platforms.
Requirements
- Relevant experience with Java Runtimes and its ecosystem, ideally in the world of cloud-native software and Linux
- Experience in packaging software for Debian and Ubuntu
- Experience working with Linux operating systems
- Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
- Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path
- Ability to collaborate proactively with a distributed team
- Ability to select, integrate, and package best-of-breed tooling with Ubuntu to improve developer and operator experience with Java Runtimes, frameworks, and applications
- Ability to write high-quality code to create new features
- Ability to debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them
- Ability to review code produced by other engineers
- Ability to discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
- Willingness to work from home with the possibility of global travel 2 to 4 weeks a year for internal and external events
- Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation with annual review and performance-based bonus or commission
Distributed work environment with remote work and in-person team sprints twice a year
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Recognition rewards
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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