As a Software Engineer at the graduate level, you will play a key role in evolving the Ubuntu Pro client—a core utility for managing services on long-term supported Ubuntu systems. Your work will center on writing clean, maintainable Python code, developing new capabilities, and ensuring robustness through comprehensive testing and debugging.
Collaboration and Development
You'll work closely with a distributed engineering team, contributing to technical discussions, proposing effective solutions, and reviewing peer code to uphold high standards. The development process emphasizes functional correctness, usability, and attention to edge cases, with a strong focus on documentation and community coordination.
Technical Environment
The role requires deep engagement with Python on Linux, Debian packaging, apt, and command-line interface design. Experience with Ubuntu system administration, cloud platforms (public or on-premise), and continuous integration pipelines will support your contributions. Familiarity with open-source development practices and prior involvement in community projects is highly valued.
Work and Growth
This is a remote-first position with the expectation of 2 to 4 weeks of global travel annually for team gatherings and industry events. You'll benefit from a yearly learning budget of USD 2,000, regular compensation reviews, and recognition programs. Additional support includes wellness resources, generous leave policies, and travel benefits for international meetings.
Company Context
The organization is founder-led, financially stable, and deeply committed to open-source principles. Engineers operate with autonomy and are encouraged to think critically, communicate clearly, and take ownership of their work. Success in this role requires curiosity, accountability, and a genuine interest in advancing accessible, reliable Linux technologies.
