Software Engineer

1 month ago


Nairobi, Kenya Canonical Full time

JOB SUMMARY

RequirementsOutstanding academic resultsAn 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 seccompSkills 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and develop elements of the Core Desktop.Work with the latest Linux container technologies - kernel namespaces, cgroups, apparmour, seccomp and moreWrite high quality, defensive and performant code for millions of demanding daily usersCollaborate 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Linux, Programming, System administration, Operating systems

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree



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