System Software Engineer - Ubuntu Networking

Canonical Group - Omaha, NE

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Omaha, NE

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The System Software Engineer for Ubuntu Networking will focus on enhancing the connectivity of Ubuntu across various platforms, including cloud, server, desktop, and IoT. This role involves improving the tooling, services, documentation, and security of Linux network abstractions to ensure fast, reliable, and secure connections. The engineer will work on the network stack, which is critical for the operating system's stability and reliability, and will collaborate with upstream components and communities to advance Ubuntu's networking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Shape software-defined networking products for evolving data centre architectures
• Write high-quality, well-designed and well-documented software
• Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them
• Contribute to technical documentation
• Display technical leadership internally and in open source communities
• Influence open-source projects and communities
• Shape innovative product strategies
• Travel globally for company events twice a year

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM
• Knowledge of networking architecture, design, and protocols
• Deep understanding of Linux networking from kernel to user space
• Professional experience with computer networks and distributed systems
• Interest in systemd-networkd, NetworkManager, ModemManager, and similar software components
• Fluency in at least one of Golang, C/C++, Rust, or Python
• Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication abilities
• Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments

Nice-to-haves

• Interest in packaging software for Debian and Ubuntu
• Curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation

Benefits

• Performance-driven annual bonus
• 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