Overview
Canonical is hiring a System Software Engineer for Java Runtimes, tooling, and ecosystem. The role focuses on delivering the best possible Java runtimes and supporting tooling in Ubuntu, enabling Ubuntu users to access the wider Java ecosystem. The position is part of the Ubuntu Foundations team and will impact the entire Ubuntu ecosystem, from Desktop to Server, Ubuntu Core, containers, and cloud images. This role is based remotely in the APAC region.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
- Select, integrate and package best-of-breed tooling with Ubuntu to improve developer and operator experience with Java Runtimes, frameworks and applications
- 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
- Relevant experience with Java Runtimes and its ecosystem, ideally in cloud-native software and Linux
- Experience in packaging software for Debian and Ubuntu
- Long-time Linux user
- Academic track record from high school and university
- Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about an alternative path
- Love technology and working with brilliant people
- Passionate, curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
- Value soft skills; is 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 current locations to meet colleagues
- Priority Pass and 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 publisher of Ubuntu and a platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we recruit on a global basis and maintain high standards for our people. Most colleagues work remotely; we value excellence and collaboration across geographies and disciplines. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer and strives to foster a workplace free from discrimination.
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
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📌 System Software Engineer - Java Runtimes, Tooling and Ecosystem
🏢 Canonical
📍 Adelaide