Job

Graduate Linux System Engineer - QA, Tooling, Automation - Honolulu

Canonical

•

3mo ago

💼 Graduate Job

Honolulu

💻 Remote

Strong software engineering background with in-depth knowledge of Python, Shell scripting, and C/C++. Experience in troubleshooting, working in an agile environment, quality processes, and continuous integration tools. Experience with Debian/Ubuntu based OS, packaging, and snaps is a plus.
The Graduate Linux System Engineer will monitor quality indicators, troubleshoot and resolve issues, enhance continuous integration, report on KPIs, empower other teams, develop and automate test cases, and work remotely with occasional international travel for events.

Graduate Job

Software Engineering•Honolulu

We are seeking a software engineer passionate about software quality, Ubuntu, and the open source community, to join the Ubuntu Quality Engineering team as we expand the set of open source packages we fully support and secure.
We see quality engineering as a first class engineering practice and are looking for people who can bring deep engineering insights to automation, testing capabilities, reporting and data analytics, as well as run processes in partnership with Canonical and community teams.
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 Debian and bring additional focus and shape to the solutions we offer the industry.
As an Ubuntu Quality Engineer, you must be passionate about the future of Ubuntu, about quality and continuous integration and testing. You will work closely with multiple teams at the heart of Ubuntu and drive quality excellence. You will work closely with the Ubuntu Desktop, Server and Foundations team and put in place metrics for quality. You will research existing issues, troubleshoot and resolve problems, and identify opportunities for improvement and communicate them to the rest of the organization to drive the overall quality of Ubuntu. This is a great opportunity to start and progress your career in the QA domain.

A strong software engineering, Linux, and open source background
In-depth knowledge of Python and Shell scripting
Experience with C/C++
Excellent troubleshooting skills and experience working with others to identify, isolate and resolve issues
Experience with quality processes and continuous integration tools
Experience working in an agile development environment
Additional skills that you might also bring
Experience with Debian/Ubuntu based operating system and good understanding of Debian packaging and snaps would also be a considerable advantage.

Bachelors

Software Engineering

Monitor indicators of quality across the Ubuntu ecosystem and products
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Server and Ubuntu Core
Enhance our continuous integration to guard Ubuntu image, release and package quality
Report on KPIs and analytical insights
Empower other teams for better planning and constant quality improvements
Develop, enhance and automate test cases, from unit tests to end-to-end multi machine workloads
Work from home with international travel twice a year, for events up to two weeks long

Work type

Full time

Work mode

remote

Location

Honolulu

Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person - we’ve been working remotely since 2004!
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and others
Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events