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System Software Engineer GCC/LLVM Compiler, Tooling, and Ecosystem Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the worlds leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few officebased roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founderled, profitable and growing. We are building a team to focus on the modern C and C++ programming language and their ecosystem on Ubuntu. They will deliver the best possible GCC and LLVM runtimes, developer experience, and supporting tooling in Ubuntu. They will ensure that the cuttingedge of modern programming languages innovation is available to Ubuntu users, laying the foundation for future inventions and opensource communities. This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer with a strong passion for compilers, runtimes and toolchains. You will have excellent competencies in modern C/C++, Linux distributions, software architectures, and open source software. Come build a rewarding, meaningful career working with the best and brightest people in open source technology at Canonical, a growing international software company, and make Ubuntu the best operating system to develop and run C/C++ applications in the cloud, in data centres, in containers, directly on the operating system, and anywhere Ubuntu can run. The Ubuntu Foundations Team delivers the core Ubuntu system, the base for the entire Ubuntu family of products and services. Ubuntu strives to deliver the latest best freesoftware components in an easytouse, highly reliable form. We build on the technical excellence of keystone opensource software like GNU and Debian and bring additional focus and shape to the solutions we offer the industry. Part of the Ubuntu Foundations team, you will work on one of the most critical toolchains involved in the making of Ubuntu and the pillars of the modern software ecosystem. You will leverage your competencies and experience in C and C++ to make Ubuntu the best platform to develop, distribute and consume software built with GCC and LLVM. You will be passionate about the future of C, C++, and Ubuntu, mindful of the dynamics of the opensource ecosystem, and equally aware of the needs of large but innovative organisations. You will drive the bestinclass integration in Ubuntu from desktop to cloud in a secure, reliable, performing, efficient and futureproof fashion. You will discuss design with other team members, mentor less senior engineers, and participate in code reviews and design reviews. You will also work with other teams to ensure architecture decisions improve the overall performance and experience of Ubuntu. Your role as part of the Ubuntu Foundations team will have an impact on every aspect of Ubuntu from Desktop, Server, Ubuntu Core and also cloud images. Location This role will be based remotely in the AMERICAS region. The role entails Collaborate proactively with a distributed team Select, integrate and package bestofbreed tooling with Ubuntu to improve developer and operator experience with GCC and LLVM Write highquality code to create new features Debug issues and produce highquality code to fix them Review code produced by other engineers Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks a year for internal and external events What we are looking for in you You have relevant GCC or LLVM experience, ideally in the world of cloudnative software and Linux You have experience in packaging software for Debian and Ubuntu You are a longtime Linux user Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path You love technology and working with brilliant people You are passionate, curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and selfmotivated Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long Nicetohave skills Experience with Linux distributions and distribution engineering Experience with software packaging and distribution mechanisms Understanding of build systems and toolchains, including for crosscompilation Performance or Security Engineering experience What we offer you Distributed work environment with twiceyearly team sprints in person Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for longhaul company events About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important opensource projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remotefirst company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr