Ubuntu on WSL Software Engineer at Canonical

What You Will Do

• Implement support for new WSL features in Ubuntu
• Closely follow upstream development in WSL
• Manage Ubuntu WSL applications in the Microsoft Store
• Implement support for Ubuntu features on WSL
• Contribute to upstream projects in support of WSL features
• Define, manage and execute test plans
• Manage Ubuntu Hyper-V images in the Quick Create gallery
• Work with other teams at Canonical to deliver agreed features
• Help the Desktop Team to ensure that Ubuntu is released every 6 months on schedule
• Responding to, and work to resolve, issues raised by end users and customers

Who You Are

• A clear passion for the future of Ubuntu on WSL.
• Demonstrable contribution to an open source project.
• C/C++ and Python experience, preferably with an open-source project.
• Awareness of some of the open-source development tools used in creating Ubuntu Desktop, such as git, Launchpad, and Debian packaging tools.
• Capacity to learn quickly about new systems and techniques.
• Excellent logic, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong English language communication skills.
• Comfortable with online communication and collaboration tools such as mailing lists, Mattermost, and wiki.
• Ability to be productive in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation, delivering according to a schedule.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field.
• 1+ years of experience as a software developer in a professional setting.

What Is a Nice To Have

• Experience with Windows Subsystem for Linux, virtualization, and containers.
• Knowledge of PowerShell, Visual Studio, and Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of some of the technology stack that makes up an Ubuntu desktop (GNOME, D-Bus, systemd, Xorg/Wayland, etc.).
• Be an existing Debian or Ubuntu contributor/developer.
• Awareness of agile development methodologies and tools.

We offer

• Learning and Development opportunities and budget
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual leave
• Priority pass for travel
• Flexible working option