.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.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 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.Location: This is a Globally remote roleWhat your day will look likeMonitor indicators of quality across the Ubuntu ecosystem and productsTroubleshoot and resolve issues in Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Server and Ubuntu CoreEnhance our continuous integration to guard Ubuntu image, release and package qualityReport on KPIs and analytical insightsEmpower other teams for better planning and constant quality improvementsDevelop, enhance and automate test cases, from unit tests to end-to-end multi-machine workloadsWork from home with international travel twice a year, for events up to two weeks longWhat we are looking for in youA strong software engineering, Linux, and open source backgroundIn-depth knowledge of Python and Shell scriptingExperience with C/C++Excellent troubleshooting skills and experience working with others to identify, isolate and resolve issuesExperience with quality processes and continuous integration toolsExperience working in an agile development environmentAdditional Skills That You Might Also BringExperience with Debian/Ubuntu based operating system and good understanding of Debian packaging and snaps would also be a considerable advantage.What we offer youWe consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally
