• Application Deadline:
• Position: Ubuntu on WSL Software Engineer


• Job Type Full Time , Remote


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

The role entails the following:

• 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


• Work with other teams at Canonical to ensure that Ubuntu is released every 6 months on schedule


• Respond and work to resolve issues raised by end users and customers

What we are looking for in you

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related engineering field


• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university


• Software development experience in a high-level language - preferably Go, Python or C++


• Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation


• Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results


• Passion for technology evidenced by personal projects and initiatives, preferably on WSL!


• The work ethic and confidence to shine alongside motivated colleagues


• Professional written and spoken English


• Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)


• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability


• Appreciative of diversity, polite and effective in a multi-cultural, multi-national organisation


• Thoughtfulness and self-motivation


• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments


• Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long

Additional Skills That Are Nice To Have

• Knowledge of Windows, especially system-level capabilities like storage, filesystems, permissions, hyper-v


• Experience with Windows Subsystem for Linux, virtualization, and containers


• Knowledge of PowerShell, Visual Studio, and Azure DevOps


• Knowledge of Ubuntu desktop technologies (GNOME, D-Bus, systemd, Xorg/Wayland, etc.)


• Debian or Ubuntu contributor/developer


• Awareness of agile development methodologies and tools