Linux devices software engineer - snapd

Linux devices software engineer - snapd

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The SnapD team focuses on mission‑critical Go code for software delivery, containers, security sandboxing, telemetry and device management.

This role will be based remotely in the EMEA or Americas regions.

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
• Write high‑quality code to create new features.
• Debug Linux system‑level issues and produce high‑quality fixes.
• Review code produced by other engineers.
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions.
• Obsession over how to achieve robustness despite unexpected events like power outages.
• Work from home with global travel for up to two weeks, twice a year.

• You love technology and working with brilliant people.
• You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable.
• You value soft skills, are thoughtful and self‑motivated.
• You have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or a similar degree.
• You have professional software development experience using Go, Python, C, or C++.
• You know Linux system‑level fundamentals (e.g. cgroups, name spaces, App Armor).
• Commitment to software testing, code reviews and maintainable code.

• 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.
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.