System Software Engineer – GCC/LLVM Compiler and Tooling

About the role

Canonical is looking for a System Software Engineer to lead the development and integration of GCC and LLVM compilers, runtimes and tooling on Ubuntu. You will help ensure that the latest C and C++ language innovations are available to Ubuntu users across cloud, data‑center and edge environments.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain GCC and LLVM toolchains for Ubuntu.
• Integrate compilers and runtimes into the Ubuntu ecosystem, covering desktop, server and container workloads.
• Collaborate with upstream open‑source communities to incorporate new language features and optimisations.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code and design reviews, and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams and external partners on compiler usage and best practices.

Required profile

• Strong passion for compilers, runtimes and modern C/C++ development.
• Deep understanding of Linux distributions and software architecture.
• Experience contributing to open‑source projects, preferably in the compiler space.
• Ability to work independently in a globally distributed team.

Required skills

• GCC
• LLVM
• C and C++ programming
• Linux operating systems
• Open‑source software development
• Software architecture concepts

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the core toolchain of a leading open‑source operating system.
• Collaboration with a global community of top engineers.
• Flexible work environment with minimal office requirements.