Linux System Engineer - QA, Tooling, Automation

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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 enterprise initiatives across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.

We are a globally distributed company with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and few office-based roles.

Teams meet two to four times yearly in person in locations around the world to align on strategy and execution.

We seek a systems software engineer passionate about software quality, Ubuntu, and the open source community, to join the Ubuntu Release Engineering team as we expand the set of open source packages we fully support and secure.

You will contribute to automation, testing capabilities, reporting and data analytics, and run processes in partnership with Canonical and community teams.

Ubuntu strives to deliver the latest and best free software components in a reliable form, building on the technical excellence of Debian while focusing on practical solutions for the industry.

As an Ubuntu Release Engineer, you will work closely with multiple teams at the heart of Ubuntu to drive quality, put in place metrics, research issues, troubleshoot and resolve problems, and communicate opportunities for improvement to drive overall Ubuntu quality.

This is a great opportunity to start and progress your career in the QA domain.

Location: Globally remote role

• Monitor indicators of quality across the Ubuntu ecosystem and products
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Server and Ubuntu Core
• Enhance our continuous integration to guard Ubuntu image, release and package quality
• Report on KPIs and analytical insights
• Empower other teams for better planning and constant quality improvements
• Develop, enhance and automate test cases, from unit tests to end-to-end multi-machine workloads
• Work from home with international travel twice a year, for events up to two weeks long

• A strong software engineering, Linux, and open source background
• In-depth knowledge of Python and Shell scripting
• Experience with C/C++
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and experience working with others to identify, isolate and resolve issues
• Experience with quality processes and continuous integration tools
• Experience working in an agile development environment

• Experience with Debian/Ubuntu based operating system and good understanding of Debian packaging and snaps would be a considerable advantage.
  
  

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person - we have been remote since 2004
• 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 for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source.

As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we are shaping the software landscape for AI, IoT and the cloud.

We recruit on a global basis and maintain high standards for people joining the company.

We are a remote-first company and encourage excellence, learning, and growth.

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.