Canonical · 4 days ago
Rust Engineering Lead - Linux and Open Source
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior LevelCanonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, and they are seeking Rust Engineering Leads to drive the adoption of Rust across their offerings. The role involves designing and implementing software in Rust, advocating for its use, and collaborating with teams to enhance engineering practices.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Design and implement well-tested and well-documented software in Rust
Advocate for Rust adoption in Canonical and upstream projects
Identify projects and codebases that could be prioritised for Rust adoption
Debug and fix issues encountered by your users
Participate in our engineering process through code and architectural reviews
Collaborate with community and colleagues on technical specifications
Seek improvements to engineering and operations practices
In some cases, deploy and operate services developed by the team
Contribute to the success of your product through technical advocacy
Qualification
Required
An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
For more senior roles, experience building, deploying, and operating distributed systems and APIs
Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
Well-organised, self-starting and able to deliver to schedule
Appreciative of diversity, polite and effective in a multi-cultural, multi-national organisation
Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and community
Experience designing and writing high-quality Rust software on Linux
Experience with and passion for Linux at the system level
Professional written and spoken English
The work ethic and confidence to shine alongside motivated colleagues
Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each
Preferred
Experience developing for Ubuntu
Experience with LXD, MicroK8s, SnapD, IoT, Juju, Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Pro
Performance engineering and security experience
Benefits
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
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
Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
Company
Canonical
We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely and more cost effectively than any other company.
Founded in 2004
1001-5000 employees
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