Remote Open Source Networking Software Engineer Job in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK Canonical

Who you are

• An exceptional academic track record
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
• Drive and a track record of exceeding expectations
• Knowledge of networking: architecture, design and protocols
• Understanding of Linux networking, from kernel to user space
• Proficiency in C/C++ and at least one of Rust, Python or Golang
• Professional written and spoken English
• Experience with Linux
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each

Desirables

• Outstanding academic track record
• Degree in Computer Science or STEM
• Experience in Linux networking
• Fluency in C/C++ and one of Rust, Python, or Golang
• Excellent communication skills

What the job involves

• Work with the most advanced operating systems and network application technologies available
• Participate upstream and deliver the Ubuntu SoNIC or DENT stacks
• Collaborate with public clouds and network silicon providers
• Design and implement the best software-defined networking experience for the data center
• Write high-quality, well-designed, fast, secure and well-documented software
• Debug issues and produce high-quality fixes
• Collaborate proactively with a globally distributed organization
• Contribute to technical documentation to make it the best of its kind
• Display technical leadership internally, towards partners, and in the open source communities
• Influence open-source projects and communities
• Work from home, with global travel twice a year for company events of up to two weeks duration

Application process

• Six to eight interviews over months
• Work from the candidate