Software Engineer - Immutable Ubuntu Desktop at Canonical Nigeria

Canonical - We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely, and more cost-effectively than any other company. We develop Ubuntu, the world’s most popular enterprise Linux from cloud to edge, together with a passionate global community of 200,000 contributors. Ubuntu means 'humanity to others. We chose it because it embodies the generosity at the heart of open source, the new normal for platforms and innovation. Together with a community of 200,000, we publish an operating system that runs from the tiny connected devices up to the world's biggest mainframes, the platform that everybody uses on the public cloud, and the workstation experience of the world's most productive developers. Secure and reliable, elegant and intuitive, and open for innovation - Ubuntu is the future of open source, which is why it's the fastest-growing Linux in the world despite already being the most widely deployed.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Software Engineer - Immutable Ubuntu Desktop

Location: Lagos (This is a home-based position on a team in the EMEA region)

What your day will look like

• Design and develop elements of the Core Desktop.
• Work with the latest Linux container technologies - kernel namespaces, cgroups, apparmour, 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.
• Take part in regular team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and upcoming development sprints.
• Troubleshoot and resolve user-reported issues, gaining experience in debugging and problem-solving.

What we are looking for in you

• An undergraduate Degree in a Technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path.
• Outstanding academic results
• An understanding of software development methodologies and life cycles.
• A passion for technology and a drive to work with intelligent, motivated colleagues.
• Willingness to learn and adapt, with a keen interest in the challenges of immutable desktop environments.
• Skills in Linux containerisation technologies - kernel namespaces, cgroups, apparmour, or seccomp
• Skills in Linux desktop environments - XDG portals, free desktop specifications, systemd, GRUB etc.
• Skills in C/C++, Go, Python and Shell scripting.
• Good communication skills for both internal and external interactions.
• Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long.

Additional skills that you might also bring:

• Familiarity with Rust, Golang and Dart / Flutter is a plus.
• Initiative to proactively identify opportunities and solve challenges.
• Curiosity, flexibility, and a strong sense of accountability.
• A focus on soft skills, including passion, enterprise, and self-motivation.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online