System Software Engineer

System Software Engineer - GCC/LLVM compiler, tooling, and ecosystemJoin or sign in to find your next jobJoin to apply for the System Software Engineer - GCC/LLVM compiler, tooling, and ecosystem role at CanonicalSystem Software Engineer - GCC/LLVM compiler, tooling, and ecosystem1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the System Software Engineer - GCC/LLVM compiler, tooling, and ecosystem role at CanonicalCanonical 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.Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors.The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with ****+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles.Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.We are hiring a System Software Engineer for GCC/LLVM compiler, tooling, and ecosystemWe are building a team to focus on the modern C and C++ programming language and their ecosystem on Ubuntu.They will deliver the best possible GCC and LLVM runtimes, developer experience and supporting tooling in Ubuntu.They will ensure that the cutting edge of modern programming languages innovation is available to Ubuntu users, to lay the foundation for future inventions and open source communities.This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer with a strong passion for compilers, runtimes and tool chains.You will have excellent competencies in modern C/C++, Linux distributions, software architectures and open source software.Come build a rewarding, meaningful career working with the best and brightest people in open source technology at Canonical, a growing international software company and make Ubuntu the best operating system to develop and run C/C++ applications in the cloud, in datacenters, in containers, directly on the operating system, and anywhere Ubuntu can run.The Ubuntu Foundations Team delivers the core Ubuntu system, the base for the entire Ubuntu family of products and services.Ubuntu strives to deliver the latest-best free software components, in an easy to use and highly reliable form.We build on the technical excellence of keystone open source software like GNU and Debian and bring additional focus and shape to the solutions we offer the industry.Part of the Ubuntu Foundations team, you will work on one of the most critical toolchains involved in the making of Ubuntu and the pillars of the modern software ecosystem.You will leverage your competencies and experience in C, C++ to make Ubuntu the best platform to develop, distribute and consume software built with GCC and LLVM.You will be passionate about the future of C, C++, of Ubuntu, mindful of the dynamics of the open-source ecosystem, and equally aware of the needs of large but innovative organizations.You will drive the best in class integration in Ubuntu from desktop to cloud in a secure, reliable, performing, efficient and future-proof fashion.You will be discussing design with other team members , mentor less senior engineers, and participate in code reviews and design reviews.You will also be working with other teams to ensure architecture decisions improve the overall performance and experience of Ubuntu.Your role as part of the Ubuntu Foundations team will have an impact on every aspect of Ubuntu from Desktop, Server, Ubuntu Core and also cloud images.Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA regionThe role entailsCollaborate proactively with a distributed teamSelect, integrate and package best-of-breed tooling with Ubuntu to improve developer and operator experience with GCC and LLVMWrite high-quality code to create new featuresDebug issues and produce high-quality code to fix themReview code produced by other engineersDiscuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutionsWork from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks a year for internal and external eventsWhat we are looking for in youYou have relevant GCC or LLVM experience, ideally in the world of cloud-native software and LinuxYou have experience in packaging software for Debian and UbuntuYou are a long-time Linux userExceptional academic track record from both high school and universityUndergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen pathYou love technology and working with brilliant peopleYou are passionate, curious, flexible, articulate, and accountableYou value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivatedAbility to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks longWhat we offer colleaguesWe consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide.We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance.In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission.We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals.We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.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 leaveTeam Member Assistance Program & Wellness PlatformOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source.As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software.We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company.We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in ****.Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.Canonical is an equal opportunity employerWe 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 levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesSoftware DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canonical by 2xSign in 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