We are seeking a software engineer passionate about Linux systems, networking, Ubuntu, and the open source community, to join the Ubuntu Foundations Engineering team as we expand our expertise in Linux network abstraction and offloading technologies to provide fast, reliable and secure connections on all Ubuntu devices and in the cloud.

The network stack is one of the most critical aspects of any operating system where stability, reliability and uptime are paramount. Its ease of use and reliability contribute to Ubuntu’s success from IoT, Desktop, Server to the Cloud. We are expanding our Foundations team to focus our efforts on this essential function and are looking for people passionate about lower level technologies involved in an operating system’s network stack. Applicants will be comfortable discussing bridges, bonds, routing, DNS resolution and other technologies used to interconnect modern operating systems.

The Ubuntu Foundations Team delivers and maintains the core of the Ubuntu system, the base for the entire Ubuntu family of products and services. Ubuntu strives to deliver the latest and best free software components, in an easy to use and highly reliable form. We build on the technical excellence of Debian and bring additional focus and shape to the solutions we offer industry.

As a Linux System Engineer, you will work on the architecture, design and development of core components involved in the network stack of the Ubuntu Distribution. You will be discussing design with other team members,mentor less senior engineers and participate in code reviews and design reviews. You will also be working with other teams to ensure architecture decisions improve the overall performance and experience of Ubuntu.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Work with highly technical team to define and shape the network stack of the Ubuntu operating system on IoT, Server, Desktop and in the Cloud
• Write high-quality code to create new features
• Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them
• Review code produced by other engineers
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
• Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks a year for internal and external events

Who you are

• You love technology and working with brilliant people
• You are passionate, curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
• You are a long-time Linux user
• You have experience or are interested in learning how to package software for Debian and Ubuntu
• You have professional experience with computer networks, including virtual networks, distributed systems as well as understanding of hardware offloading technologies.
• You understand and have experience with systemd-networkd, NetworkManager, iproute2, Open vSwitch, WireGuard and similar software components.
• You have a Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
• You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated

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.

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