Software Engineer – Immutable Ubuntu Desktop at Canonical Nigeria Full Time

Job Title: Software Engineer – Immutable Ubuntu Desktop

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Job

• As a Software Engineer on the Core Desktop team, you’ll join a dedicated team of professionals to build the next generation of immutable Ubuntu desktop. Our goal is to put Linux desktops back at the forefront of security, reliability and usability.
• In this project we combine the best ideas of immutable Linux with the latest Linux desktop experience to bring our global ecosystem of developers a much better platform for innovation.
• We mostly code in system languages such as Rust, C and C++, we also occasionally use Python and Dart / Flutter.
• This role offers a unique opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced environment. Your contributions, guided by more experienced team members, will be essential in shaping the future of Ubuntu’s Core Desktop.

Job Description
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.

Requirements
What we are looking for in you:

• Outstanding academic results
• An Undergraduate Degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path.
• 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 Rust, Golang, Python or C.
• 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:

• 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.