Linux devices software engineer - snapd in Châtenay-en-France, Île-de-France at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Linux devices software engineer - snapd based in France.

This role focuses on building and maintaining the core technology behind next-generation Linux software distribution through snapd, enabling secure, reliable, and consistent application delivery across IoT devices, desktops, and servers. You will work on system-level software written primarily in Go, contributing to container-like confinement, security sandboxing, telemetry, and device management capabilities. Operating in a highly distributed engineering environment, you will collaborate with talented engineers worldwide to design robust solutions that run at the heart of the Linux operating system. This position is ideal for a developer passionate about open-source software, low-level systems engineering, and building highly reliable, production-grade Linux infrastructure.

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality features for snapd and related Linux device management components.
• Debug and resolve complex system-level issues across Linux environments, ensuring stability, security, and performance.
• Contribute to secure software delivery mechanisms, including confinement, sandboxing, and container-like isolation technologies.
• Collaborate with a distributed engineering team to discuss architecture, review code, and deliver robust technical solutions.
• Write maintainable, well-tested code with strong emphasis on reliability, performance, and security.
• Participate in peer code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices in software engineering and open-source development.
• Investigate system behavior under edge cases such as failures, power loss, or unexpected interruptions to improve system resilience.
• Engage in global team planning sessions and occasional in-person engineering sprints.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in software development using Go, Python, C, or C++.
• Solid understanding of Linux systems internals, including cgroups, namespaces, and AppArmor or similar security frameworks.
• Proven experience building or maintaining system-level software, daemons, or Linux-based services.
• Strong commitment to software quality, including testing, code reviews, and maintainable engineering practices.
• Experience working with or contributing to open-source projects is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in complex, distributed environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with remote teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Passion for Linux, open-source development, and systems-level engineering.

Benefits:

• Fully remote working environment with global collaboration.
• Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews.
• Performance-based bonus or incentive programs.
• Annual personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000.
• Generous annual leave and parental leave policies.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness support services.
• Opportunities for international travel to team sprints and company events.
• Recognition rewards and career development opportunities.
• Priority travel benefits for long-haul company gatherings.
• Inclusive, open-source-driven engineering culture focused on excellence and innovation.