Software Engineer

2 weeks ago


Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Canonical Full time

Description

  • As a Software Engineer on the Core Desktop team, you'll join a dedicated team of professionals to build the next generation of immutable Ubuntu desktop. Our goal is to put Linux desktops back at the forefront of security, reliability and usability.
  • In this project we combine the best ideas of immutable Linux with the latest Linux desktop experience to bring our global ecosystem of developers a much better platform for innovation. We mostly code in system languages such as Rust, C and C++, we also occasionally use Python and Dart / Flutter.
  • This role offers a unique opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced environment. Your contributions, guided by more experienced team members, will be essential in shaping the future of Ubuntu's Core Desktop. This this is a home-based position on a team in the EMEA region.

Responsibilities
What your day will look like:

  • 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.

Requirements
What we are looking for in you:

  • 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 Rust, Golang, Python or C.
  • Good communication skills for both internal and external interactions.
  • Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long.

Additional skills that you might also bring:

  • Initiative to proactively identify opportunities and solve challenges.
  • Curiosity, flexibility, and a strong sense of accountability.
  • A focus on soft skills, including passion, enterprise, and self-motivation.

What We Offer You

  • We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually and more often for graduates and associates to ensure we recognise outstanding performance.
  • In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
  • 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

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