Linux devices software engineer - snapd

OverviewJoin to apply for the Linux devices software engineer - snapd role at Canonical.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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. We are hiring a Linux devices software engineer on our SnapD team to work on mission-critical Golang code, focused on software delivery, containers, security sandboxing, telemetry and device management.Snaps are next-generation software packaging and delivery for Linux. They are designed for safety, security and robustness, with application-specific confinement of containers optimised for IoT devices, desktops and servers. Our goal is that snaps work across multiple Linux flavors to ensure that publishers have the simplest way to reach the whole Linux world.This role requires an obsession with quality and performance, for work at the heart of the operating system. It also requires an interest in the software publishing and consumption experience. Applicants should be passionate about open source software development. We value collaboration, peer reviews, good unit/integration testing and maintainable code. General knowledge and experience with Linux as a developer platform is required. Having previous experience with Golang is very nice to have.Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA or Americas regions.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate proactively with a distributed teamWrite high quality code to create new featuresDebug Linux system level issues and produce high quality code to fix themReview code produced by other engineersDiscuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutionsObsess over how to achieve robustness despite unexpected events like power outagesWork from home with global travel for up to two weeks, twice a yearWhat we are looking for in youYou love technology and working with brilliant peopleYou are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountableYou value soft skills, are thoughtful and self-motivatedYou have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degreeYou have professional software development experience using Go, Python, C, or C++You know Linux system-level fundamentals, e.g. cgroups, namespaces, apparmorYou are committed to software testing, code reviews and maintainable codeWhat we offer colleaguesDistributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveTeam Member Assistance Program & Wellness PlatformOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.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.Job detailsSeniority level: Entry levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries: Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17