To all you developers out there
Software Engineer
Job Location: Home based with broadband.
Job Summary: We are seeking a Software Engineer to play a key
development and integration role on the Ubuntu Desktop Team -
one of
the technical teams that makes up the Ubuntu Platform Team. As
part of
the core Ubuntu team, the Engineer will work on a broad range of
technical tasks: including feature planning, packaging,
integration,bug-fixing and maintenance. The successful candidate
will
ensure a first class user experience by envisioning new desktop
integration features for office productivity, packaging, desktop
integration, bug fixing and development of office productivity
related
software such as Open Office. Strong communication and
relationship
skills are as important as superb technical skills in this role,
as
the successful candidate will be responsible for process
communication
and coordination between Ubuntu and external partners, as well
as
ensuring commonality of purpose and technical approach. This job
involves international travel several times a year, usually for
one
week.
Reports To: Ubuntu Desktop Team Manager
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
Envision new features and integration points to make Ubuntu a
great
desktop for users with office productivity tasks.
Take on primary maintenance of some components of the Ubuntu
Desktop,
covering office productivity related areas, especially Open
Office.
Engage in bug-fixing work across a wide variety of components of
the
Ubuntu platform.
Assist in pre-release testing of Ubuntu, taking personal
ownership of
problems and driving them to solutions.
Collaborate with other teams in the Ubuntu community and with
upstream
developers where appropriate, to make sure that Ubuntu includes
the
very best in free software and that our goals are taken into
account
by other projects.
When necessary, respond to and work to resolve issues raised by
end
users and commercial support customers.
Required skills and experience:
Familiarity with open source development tools and methodology,
especially those in common use for Ubuntu and Debian package
maintenance.
Strong understanding of the make-up of a modern GNU/Linux
distribution.
Strong interests and experience with a variety of the software
that
makes up the core of Ubuntu.
Strong interests and experience with Open Office and/or other
Open
Source office productivity software packages.
Capacity to learn quickly about new systems and techniques.
Hands-on experience with concepts of agile development and lean
software engineering.
Deep understanding of, and extensive use of, desktop operating
systems; especially the GNOME and KDE platforms.
Excellent English communications skills.
Excellent online communications skills, including IRC, email,
and
other online venues.
Ability to be productive in a globally distributed team through
self-discipline and self-motivation, delivering according to a
schedule.
Ability to collaborate in real time with team members in Eastern
US
and European time zones.
Apply for this job. Contact:
Jason Warner of Canonical jason.warner [at] canonical [dot]
com
All the best.
Wire
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