Rust Engineering Lead - Linux and Open Source
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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.
We are hiring Rust Engineering Leads of all levels of experience to drive the adoption of this exciting language into the full range of Canonical offerings, starting with Ubuntu but also our own projects and open source offerings.
Responsibilities :
- Design and implement well-tested and well-documented software in Rust
- Advocate for Rust adoption in Canonical and upstream projects
- Identify projects and codebases that could be prioritised for Rust adoption
- Debug and fix issues encountered by your users
- Participate in our engineering process through code and architectural reviews
- Collaborate with community and colleagues on technical specifications
- Seek improvements to engineering and operations practices
- In some cases, deploy and operate services developed by the team
- Contribute to the success of your product through technical advocacy
Requirements :
An exceptional academic track record from both high school and universityUndergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative pathFor more senior roles, experience building, deploying, and operating distributed systems and APIsDrive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectationsWell-organised, self-starting and able to deliver to scheduleAppreciative of diversity, polite and effective in a multi-cultural, multi-national organisationProfessional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and communityExperience designing and writing high-quality Rust software on LinuxExperience with and passion for Linux at the system levelProfessional written and spoken EnglishThe work ethic and confidence to shine alongside motivated colleaguesExcellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountabilityPassion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivationResult-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitmentsAbility to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks eachNice-to-have skills we would value :
Experience developing for UbuntuExperience with LXD, MicroK8s, SnapD, IoT, Juju, Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu ProPerformance engineering and security experienceWhat we offer colleagues :
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company eventsCanonical 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.
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