Remote Rust Engineering Lead - Linux and Open Source

Description:

• Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, particularly known for its platform, Ubuntu.
• The company serves a global enterprise and technology market, focusing on areas such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.
• Canonical is hiring Rust Engineering Leads of all experience levels to promote the adoption of Rust across its offerings, starting with Ubuntu.
• The role involves rethinking the foundations of future Linux systems with Rust, impacting system firmware, embedded software, bootloaders, the kernel, and desktop environments.
• The position is open to exceptional software engineers who prefer to work in Rust, with a focus on finding the best fit product team after initial interviews.
• Canonical has ongoing projects in Python, Go, C, and C++, and is beginning to invest in Rust.
• The company operates in a fully home-based and distributed environment, with team meetings occurring two to four times a year in various global locations.
• Daily responsibilities include designing and implementing software in Rust, advocating for Rust adoption, debugging user issues, participating in code reviews, collaborating on technical specifications, and contributing to product success.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have an exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
• An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a STEM field is required, or a compelling alternative narrative.
• For senior roles, experience in building, deploying, and operating distributed systems and APIs is necessary.
• Candidates should demonstrate drive and a history of exceeding expectations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to deliver on schedule are essential.
• Appreciation for diversity and effective communication in a multicultural environment is required.
• Professional interaction with colleagues, partners, and the community is expected.
• Experience in designing and writing high-quality Rust software on Linux is mandatory.
• A passion for Linux at the system level is essential.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.
• Candidates should possess a strong work ethic, confidence, and the ability to collaborate with motivated colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability are important.
• A result-oriented mindset with a personal drive to meet commitments is necessary.
• Willingness to travel twice a year for company events lasting up to two weeks is required.

Benefits:

• Canonical offers a distributed work environment with opportunities for in-person team sprints twice a year.
• A personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year is provided.
• Annual compensation reviews are conducted to recognize outstanding performance.
• Recognition rewards are available for employees.
• Annual holiday leave and maternity/paternity leave are included in the benefits package.
• An Employee Assistance Programme is offered to support staff.
• Employees have the opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events are provided.