System Software Engineer – GCC/LLVM Compiler, Tooling, Ecosystem

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North America.

📋 Description

• Select, integrate, and bundle top-tier GCC and LLVM tools with Ubuntu.

• Enhance the experience for developers and operators.

• Write high-quality code to develop new features.

• Troubleshoot issues and deliver high-quality solutions.

• Review code written by fellow engineers.

• Share ideas and collaborate on solutions.

• Work proactively with a distributed team.

• Discuss designs with team members.

• Provide mentorship to less experienced engineers.

• Engage in code reviews and design evaluations.

• Collaborate with other teams to enhance Ubuntu's architecture, performance, and user experience.

• Lead the integration of best-in-class GCC and LLVM across Ubuntu Desktop, Server, Ubuntu Core, and cloud images.

• Travel internationally for 2 to 4 weeks each year for both internal and external events.

⛳️ Requirements

• Relevant experience with GCC or LLVM, preferably in the realm of cloud-native software and Linux.

• Proficiency in packaging software for Debian and Ubuntu.

• Long-term user of Linux.

• Outstanding academic achievements from high school and university.

• An undergraduate degree in a technical field or a compelling story about an alternative career path.

• Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for company events lasting up to two weeks.

• Familiarity with Linux distributions and distribution engineering.

• Experience with software packaging and distribution processes.

• Knowledge of build systems and toolchains, including cross-compilation.

• Experience in Performance or Security Engineering.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.

• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 annually.

• Annual salary review.

• Recognition rewards.

• Annual vacation leave.

• Maternity and paternity leave.

• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.

• Opportunity to travel to new locations to connect with colleagues.

• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.

• Performance-based annual bonus.