System Software Engineer - Java Runtimes, Tooling and Ecosystem

System Software Engineer - Java Runtimes, Tooling and Ecosystem

Location : This role will be based remotely in the APAC region

Overview

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We are hiring a System Software Engineer for Java Runtimes, tooling, and ecosystem to expand our team focusing on the Java ecosystem. They will deliver the best possible Java runtimes and supporting tooling in Ubuntu, and enable Ubuntu users access to the wider Java ecosystem. Our goal is to enable mission-critical Java applications to be deployed and operated safely, securely and efficiently on large-scale Ubuntu estates. We also aim to ensure that the cutting edge of Java innovation is available to Ubuntu users, laying the foundation for future inventions and open source communities building on the JVM.

This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer passionate about open source software, Java and the Java Virtual Machine, Linux system and software architecture. Come build a rewarding, meaningful career working with the best and brightest people in technology at Canonical, and make Ubuntu the best operating system to develop and run your Java applications in the cloud and in data centers, in containers or directly on the operating system, and anywhere else Java and Ubuntu can run.

Java is a staple of enterprise software. The JVM ecosystem includes languages like Kotlin and Clojure, and frameworks such as Spring Boot Native, Quarkus.io and Micronaut are part of the ongoing evolution around GraalVM and native images.

Ubuntu strives to deliver the latest free software components in an easy to use and reliable form, with long-term security maintenance commitments. We build on the technical excellence of Debian and focus on solutions for the industry. The successful applicants will be passionate about the future of Java, the JVM, and Ubuntu. They will be mindful of the open-source ecosystem dynamics and the needs of large but innovative organizations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Select, integrate and package tooling with Ubuntu to improve developer and operator experience with Java Runtimes, frameworks and applications
• Write high-quality code to create new features
• Debug issues and fix them with high-quality code
• Review code produced by other engineers
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
• Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks a year for internal and external events

What we are looking for in you

What we offer colleagues

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech company at the forefront of open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we support AI, IoT and cloud initiatives globally. We recruit on a global basis and maintain high standards for new hires. Most colleagues have worked from home since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and continually raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Software Development

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