Desktop Development Specialist

1 day ago


Muscat, Muscat, Oman Canonical Full time

About Us

Canonical is a leading tech firm that has been driving innovation in the open-source community since its inception in 2004. As the company behind Ubuntu, one of the most popular open-source operating systems, we're committed to making technology accessible and usable for everyone.

The Role

We're looking for a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our Core Desktop team. As a member of this dedicated team, you'll play a crucial role in building the next generation of immutable Ubuntu desktop.

Our goal is to put Linux desktops back at the forefront of security, reliability, and usability by combining the best ideas of immutable Linux with the latest Linux desktop experience. You'll work with the latest Linux container technologies - kernel namespaces, cgroups, apparmor, seccomp, and more.

Your Responsibilities

  • Design and develop elements of the Core Desktop.
  • Work with the latest Linux container technologies - kernel namespaces, cgroups, apparmor, seccomp, and more.
  • Write high-quality, defensive, and performant code for millions of demanding daily users.
  • Collaborate 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.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve user-reported issues, gaining experience in debugging and problem-solving.

What We Offer

We offer a distributed work environment with regular team sprints, personal learning and development budget, annual compensation review, recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, Employee Assistance Programme, and opportunities to travel to meet colleagues.



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