Hi all,

A new position has come up at Canonical (ubuntu) for a sound software engineer.
Details are below. You can apply online from here
http://webapps.ubuntu.com/employment/canonical_UDSE/
 


Job Title:  Ubuntu Desktop Sound Engineer
Posting Date & id: February 2010 UDSE
Job Location: Your home, given appropriate facilities including broadband Internet
Reports to: Ubuntu Desktop Team Manager
Job Summary: We are seeking a Desktop Integration 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,bug­fixing and maintenance. The successful candidate will ensure a first class user
experience by packaging,  bug fixing and development of Pulseaudio and related sound technology and
applications. 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.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
         Take on primary maintenance of some components of the Ubuntu Desktop, covering sound related areas.
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         Engage in bug­fixing work across a wide variety of components of the Ubuntu platform.
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         Assist   in   pre­release   testing   of  Ubuntu,  taking   personal   ownership   of  problems   and   driving   them  to
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         solutions.
         Collaborate with other teams in the Ubuntu community and with upstream developers where appropriate,
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         to make sure that Ubuntu includes the very best in free software and that our goals are taken into account
         by other projects.
         Work directly with OEMs or in conjunction with the Canonical OEM team to address customer needs on
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         aggressive time lines.
         When necessary, respond to and work to resolve issues raised by end users and commercial support
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         customers.                                                                                                                
Required skills and experience:
         Familiarity with open source development tools and methodology, especially those in common use for
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         Ubuntu and Debian package maintenance.
         Strong understanding of the make­up of a modern GNU/Linux distribution.
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         Strong interests and experience with a variety of the software that makes up the core of Ubuntu.
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         Strong interests and experience with Pulseaudio, Alsa, and other sound related technology and
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         applications on Linux.
         Capacity to learn quickly about new systems and techniques.
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         Hands­on experience with concepts of agile development and lean software engineering.
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         Deep understanding of, and extensive use of, desktop operating systems; especially the GNOME and
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         KDE platforms.
         Excellent English communications skills.
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         Excellent online communications skills, including IRC, email, and other online venues.
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         Ability to be productive in a globally distributed team through self­discipline and self­motivation,
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         delivering according to a schedule.
  Ability to collaborate in real time with team members in Eastern US and European time zones.
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