Canonical
System Software Engineer - GCC/LLVM compiler, tooling, and ecosystem
Canonical, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Overview
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries. We are hiring a System Software Engineer for GCC/LLVM compiler, tooling, and ecosystem to focus on the modern C and C++ programming language and their ecosystem on Ubuntu. The role delivers GCC and LLVM runtimes, developer experience, and supporting tooling in Ubuntu, enabling cutting-edge language innovation for Ubuntu users. This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer with a strong passion for compilers, runtimes, and toolchains. You will contribute to making Ubuntu the best platform to develop, distribute, and run C/C++ applications across cloud, data centers, containers, operating systems, and other Ubuntu-supported environments. The Ubuntu Foundations Team delivers the core Ubuntu system, the base for the entire Ubuntu family of products and services. We build on keystone open source software like GNU and Debian and provide focused solutions for the industry. By joining the team, you will work on a critical toolchain and influence the modern software ecosystem. Responsibilities
Collaborate proactively with a distributed team Select, integrate and package best-of-breed tooling with Ubuntu to improve developer and operator experience with GCC and LLVM Write high-quality code to create new features Debug issues and produce high-quality 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
You have relevant GCC or LLVM experience, ideally in the world of cloud-native software and Linux You have experience in packaging software for Debian and Ubuntu You are a long-time 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 self-motivated Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long What we offer
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly 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 Travel upgrades for long-haul 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, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues have worked from home since our 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. Equal opportunity
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. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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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 widely used in cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries. We are hiring a System Software Engineer for GCC/LLVM compiler, tooling, and ecosystem to focus on the modern C and C++ programming language and their ecosystem on Ubuntu. The role delivers GCC and LLVM runtimes, developer experience, and supporting tooling in Ubuntu, enabling cutting-edge language innovation for Ubuntu users. This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer with a strong passion for compilers, runtimes, and toolchains. You will contribute to making Ubuntu the best platform to develop, distribute, and run C/C++ applications across cloud, data centers, containers, operating systems, and other Ubuntu-supported environments. The Ubuntu Foundations Team delivers the core Ubuntu system, the base for the entire Ubuntu family of products and services. We build on keystone open source software like GNU and Debian and provide focused solutions for the industry. By joining the team, you will work on a critical toolchain and influence the modern software ecosystem. Responsibilities
Collaborate proactively with a distributed team Select, integrate and package best-of-breed tooling with Ubuntu to improve developer and operator experience with GCC and LLVM Write high-quality code to create new features Debug issues and produce high-quality 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
You have relevant GCC or LLVM experience, ideally in the world of cloud-native software and Linux You have experience in packaging software for Debian and Ubuntu You are a long-time 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 self-motivated Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long What we offer
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly 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 Travel upgrades for long-haul 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, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Most colleagues have worked from home since our 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. Equal opportunity
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. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canonical by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr