Software Engineer

3 weeks ago

Muscat, Muscat, Oman Canonical Full time

Canonical delivers open source software to millions of Linux, Windows, and Mac machines through Ubuntu and the wider Canonical ecosystem. We are expanding our scope to help developers ship their software efficiently to clouds and IoT devices.

This is an opportunity for a talented software engineer with a passion for developer experience and build tooling to positively impact the workflow of thousands of snap and charm publishers. Success in this role requires an interest in packaging formats, build systems, and automation to simplify developers' lives and enable software distribution to a broad audience.

Our team designs and maintains Python tools supporting the build and publication processes for snaps, charms, and OCI images (rocks). Snapcraft allows developers to deliver app updates automatically to millions of Linux systems, supporting applications from major companies like Spotify, Slack, and Microsoft. Charmcraft facilitates collaboration among charmed operator developers and publication on Charmhub, enabling packaging and operation of software such as databases, caches, and observability tools at scale.

What we are looking for in you

  • Expertise in Python
  • Strong understanding of modern GNU/Linux distributions
  • Knowledge of build systems and toolchains, including cross-compilation
  • Experience with container technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and LXD
  • Ability to extend the snap build ecosystem using various languages, toolchains, frameworks, and CI systems
  • Experience working with open source and commercial projects to better serve community needs

What we offer you

Your base pay depends on factors such as location, experience, and skills. Additional benefits may include bonuses and incentives based on revenue or utilization. We are committed to equitable compensation across our global workforce.

Additional benefits include:

  • Fully remote working environment (since 2004)
  • Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 USD annually
  • Annual compensation reviews
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual leave and parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Opportunities to travel for team sprints and events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech company leading the open source movement. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we are shaping the future of technology. We recruit globally and maintain high standards of excellence. Since 2004, we have been a remote-first company, encouraging innovative thinking and continuous learning. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity in our workplace.

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