Software Engineer - Immutable Ubuntu Desktop

Summary

Join the Core Desktop team as a Software Engineer to build the next generation of immutable Ubuntu desktop, combining Linux container technologies with the latest Linux desktop experience.

Requirements

• Outstanding academic results
• An undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
• An understanding of software development methodologies and life cycles
• A passion for technology and a drive to work with intelligent, motivated colleagues
• Willingness to learn and adapt, with a keen interest in the challenges of immutable desktop environments
• Skills in Linux containerisation technologies - kernel namespaces, cgroups, apparmour, or seccomp
• Skills in Linux desktop environments - XDG portals, free desktop specifications, systemd, GRUB etc
• Skills in C/C++, Go, Python and Shell scripting
• Good communication skills for both internal and external interactions
• Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long

Responsibilities

• Design and develop elements of the Core Desktop
• Work with the latest Linux container technologies - kernel namespaces, cgroups, apparmour, seccomp and more
• Write high quality, defensive and performant code for millions of demanding daily users
• Collaborate with team members to understand the intricacies of immutable desktops
• Participate in code reviews to gain a deep understanding of quality standards and architecture
• Engage with the Ubuntu community to gather user feedback and insights
• Contribute to documentation to aid in your learning and that of future team members
• Take part in regular team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and upcoming development sprints
• Troubleshoot and resolve user-reported issues, gaining experience in debugging and problem-solving

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Rust, Golang and Dart / Flutter is a plus
• Initiative to proactively identify opportunities and solve challenges
• Curiosity, flexibility, and a strong sense of accountability

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• 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