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Job Description
This role involves designing, developing, packaging, testing, and maintaining open source software for Ubuntu across various categories, contributing to a globally distributed team, and engaging with the open source community to support the evolution of one of the world's most widely used Linux distributions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and ship foundational systems software and applications in Rust, Go, Flutter, and Python
- Integrate open source software from boot firmware to cloud applications deployment
- Package software using Debian and Snap packaging mechanisms
- Automate the build, testing, and shipping processes for Ubuntu
- Maintain and evolve the Linux distribution and its repositories
- Debug system-level issues and develop robust solutions
- Author and improve technical and community documentation
- Contribute to upstream and related open source projects
- Collaborate with a globally distributed team
- Mentor colleagues to develop skills and understanding
- Develop and improve processes to enhance efficiency
Requirements
- An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
- Drive and a track record of going above and beyond expectations
- A demonstrated passion for open source software
- Significant experience with Rust, Go, Python, Flutter or C C++
- Professional written and spoken English
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each
Benefits & Perks
Compensation is based on location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and more frequent reviews for graduates and associates
Performance-driven annual bonus
Distributed work environment with remote roles in every time zone
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Recognition rewards
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Travel upgrades for long haul company events
Team Member Assistance Program
Wellness Platform
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