Software Engineer - packaging - optimize Ubuntu Server

Software Engineer - Packaging - Optimize Ubuntu Server Join us to apply for the Software Engineer - Packaging - Optimize Ubuntu Server role at Canonical.About the Role Canonical's Ubuntu Engineering Server Team is seeking passionate open source enthusiasts to help develop the distro of the future. You'll work on maintaining and packaging software such as webservers, databases, virtualization, and containerization stacks. This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer eager to contribute to open source and work with a talented team to evolve Ubuntu Server, the leading OS in public clouds.Key Responsibilities Collaborate proactively within a distributed team Foster a seamless software ecosystem for Ubuntu users Evaluate contributions to maintain high-quality standards Shape Ubuntu's future through innovative ideas and advice Coordinate with Ubuntu and Debian communities, upstream projects, and customers Debug open source and team-maintained code Maintain Ubuntu Server packages, including web servers, databases, virtualization, containerization, package management, and language runtimes Work remotely with occasional travel for events Ideal Candidate Profile Passionate about technology and open source Curious, flexible, articulate, and responsible Values soft skills; is passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated Experience or interest in open source maintenance or contribution Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, STEM, or related fields Basic understanding of reproducibility and testing, comfortable with containers and virtual machines Strong skills in C/C++, Python, Rust, or Go Interest in distro packaging and understanding of package management and dependencies Interest in containerization, virtualization, and cloud technologies What We Offer Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000Performance reviews and recognition rewards Comprehensive leave policies including parental leave Employee assistance programs and travel opportunities About Canonical Canonical is a pioneer in open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, Io T, and cloud. We operate globally with a remote-first culture, high standards, and a commitment to excellence and diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr