Ubuntu on WSL Software Engineer

1 week ago


Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Canonical Full time

The role entails the following:

  • Implement support for new WSL features in Ubuntu
  • Closely follow upstream development in WSL
  • Manage Ubuntu WSL applications in the Microsoft Store
  • Implement support for Ubuntu features on WSL
  • Contribute to upstream projects in support of WSL features
  • Define, manage and execute test plans
  • Work with other teams at Canonical to ensure that Ubuntu is released every 6 months on schedule
  • Respond and work to resolve issues raised by end users and customers

What we are looking for in you

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related engineering field
  • Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
  • Software development experience in a high-level language - preferably Go, Python or C++
  • Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation
  • Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results
  • Passion for technology evidenced by personal projects and initiatives, preferably on WSL
  • The work ethic and confidence to shine alongside motivated colleagues
  • Professional written and spoken English
  • Experience with Linux Debian or Ubuntu preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
  • Appreciative of diversity, polite and effective in a multi-cultural, multi-national organisation
  • Thoughtfulness and self-motivation
  • Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
  • Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long

Additional Skills That Are Nice To Have

  • Knowledge of Windows, especially system-level capabilities like storage, filesystems, permissions, hyper-v
  • Experience with Windows Subsystem for Linux, virtualization, and containers
  • Knowledge of PowerShell, Visual Studio, and Azure DevOps
  • Knowledge of Ubuntu desktop technologies GNOME, D-Bus, systemd, Xorg/Wayland, etc.
  • Debian or Ubuntu contributor/developer
  • Awareness of agile development methodologies and tools


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