Remote Ubuntu on WSL Software Engineer Job in Tacoma, WA Canonical

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related engineering field
• Exceptional academic track record
• Software development experience in Go Python or C++
• Confidence to respectfully speak up
• Track record of achieving outstanding results
• Passion for technology evidenced by personal projects
• Work ethic and confidence to excel
• Professional written and spoken English
• Experience with Linux preferably Debian or Ubuntu
• Excellent interpersonal skills curiosity flexibility and accountability
• Polite and effective in a multicultural organization
• Thoughtful and self-motivated
• Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events

Desirables

• Knowledge of Windows
• Experience with WSL virtualization containers
• Knowledge of PowerShell Visual Studio Azure DevOps
• Knowledge of Ubuntu desktop technologies
• Debian or Ubuntu contributor
• Awareness of agile methodologies

What the job involves

• Implement support for new WSL features in Ubuntu
• Closely follow upstream development in WSL
• Manage Ubuntu WSL applications in the Microsoft Store
• Implement support for Ubuntu features on WSL
• Contribute to upstream projects in support of WSL features
• Define manage and execute test plans
• Work with other teams to ensure that Ubuntu is released every 6 months
• Respond and resolve issues raised by end users and customers