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The Royal Grammar School Guildford Qatar

Qatar

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

20 September 2025

About the School:

Due to the continued growth of The Royal Grammar School Guildford, Qatar (RGSGQ) we seek to appoint an outstanding ICT/Computer Science Teacher for Secondary to join one of the most prestigious British International schools in the Middle East.

The RGS Guildford Qatar has developed a strong partnership with RGS Guildford in the UK a prestigious UK independent school with a tradition and rich history for providing outstanding education. We also have strong links with our international sister schools throughout the world.

The RGS Guildford, Qatar is an all-through British school offering a co-educational British curriculum for children aged 3 to 18. The School opened in September 2016, and now welcomes over 785 students to its campus which is just 20 minutes from the Pearl and the new Lusail city. Students follow the English Early Years Foundation Stage, the National Curriculum at Key Stages 1, 2, 3 and at Key Stage 4 a comprehensive range of IGCSE courses. At Post-16 the school offers a range of AS levels. The school has a reputation for high quality teaching and learning and has a range of excellent sports facilities which include an astro turf, sports hall and an open-air swimming pool.

Values and vision:

The RGSGQ believes passionately in preparing our students for the challenges of a rapidly-changing, global future, as well as providing them with excellent foundations so that they can have the most ambitious of aspirations at university and beyond. Our teachers nurture and develop all those transferable skills which will set up our students irrespective of their chosen path: thinking critically, being independent and creative, being resilient and self-motivated; collaborating and working together, and being equally confident as leader or as part of a team.

Our timeless School Values – inclusivity; scholarship; integrity; respect; tenacity; and service – which are embedded in the curricular and extra-curricular life of the School ensure RGSGQ students emerge as humble, grounded and decent individuals committed to making the very best of each and every opportunity and to making a difference to others. The RGSGQ School offers a traditional British Pastoral provision and an extensive range of extra-curricular activities and we promote an ethos of high expectations and the importance of academic success for all our students.

Successful applicants must have:

• A certified teaching qualification, such as B.Ed, PGCE, or equivalent (the PGCE must be accompanied by a subject relevant Bachelor's Degree)
• Exceptional subject knowledge, with extensive experience of teaching the British National Curriculum
• The ability to work well in a team
• A hard working and highly motivated work ethic
• A passion for teaching and learning and proven track record of providing outstanding teaching and learning
• A willingness to take part in extra-curricular activities after school

About the role:

We are looking for a Teacher with a passion to teach ICT at KS3, and ICT/Computer Science at I/GCSE and up to AS-level.

You would be joining a friendly, motivated team who take pride in their pupils' achievements both in and outside of the classroom.

Benefits of working at the RGSGQ include:

Tax Free Salary

Housing allowance

Private medical insurance

Annual return flights

End of Service gratuity

Comprehensive onboarding process

This an immediate hire so applying for this position, please submit your CV and a cover letter on outlining why you feel you have the relevant skills and experience required to flourish at a school like RGS Qatar.

The Royal Grammar School Guildford, Qatar has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The person appointed to this post will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS.

If you are looking for a unique international teaching opportunity and that next step in your career then please get in touch to find out more. We look forward to hearing from you.

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The Royal Grammar School Guildford Qatar

Um Salal Mohammed, Street 631, Building 17, Zone 71, PO Box 75465

Doha

Qatar

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Job Overview
About the School:
Due to the expansion of our 6th Form and our KS4 we are seeking an outstanding BTEC IT Teacher for Secondary to join one of the most prestigious British International schools in the Middle East.

The RGS Guildford Qatar has developed a strong partnership with RGS Guildford in the UK a prestigious UK independent school with a tradition and rich history for providing outstanding education. We also have strong links with our international sister schools throughout the world.

The RGS Guildford, Qatar is an all-through British school offering a co-educational British curriculum for children aged 3 to 18. The School opened in September 2016, and now welcomes over 785 students to its campus which is just 20 minutes from the Pearl and the new Lusail city. Students follow the English Early Years Foundation Stage, the National Curriculum at Key Stages 1, 2, 3 and at Key Stage 4 a comprehensive range of IGCSE courses. At Post-16 the school offers a range of AS levels. The school has a reputation for high quality teaching and learning and has a range of excellent sports facilities which include an astro turf, sports hall and an open-air swimming pool.

Values And Vision
The RGSGQ believes passionately in preparing our students for the challenges of a rapidly-changing, global future, as well as providing them with excellent foundations so that they can have the most ambitious of aspirations at university and beyond. Our teachers nurture and develop all those transferable skills which will set up our students irrespective of their chosen path: thinking critically, being independent and creative, being resilient and self-motivated; collaborating and working together, and being equally confident as leader or as part of a team.

Our timeless School Values – inclusivity; scholarship; integrity; respect; tenacity; and service – which are embedded in the curricular and extra-curricular life of the School ensure RGSGQ students emerge as humble, grounded and decent individuals committed to making the very best of each and every opportunity and to making a difference to others. The RGSGQ School offers a traditional British Pastoral provision and an extensive range of extra-curricular activities and we promote an ethos of high expectations and the importance of academic success for all our students.

Successful Applicants Must Have

• A certified teaching qualification, such as B.Ed, PGCE, or equivalent (the PGCE must be accompanied by a subject relevant Bachelor's Degree)
• Exceptional subject knowledge, with extensive experience of teaching the British National Curriculum
• The ability to work well in a team
• A hard working and highly motivated work ethic
• A passion for teaching and learning and proven track record of providing outstanding teaching and learning
• A willingness to take part in extra-curricular activities after school

About The Role
We are looking for a BTEC IT Teacher with a passion to teach ICT/Computer Science at I/GCSE and up to AS-level.

You would be joining a friendly, motivated team who take pride in their pupils' achievements both in and outside of the classroom.

Benefits Of Working At The RGSGQ Include
Tax Free Salary

Housing allowance

Private medical insurance

Annual return flights

End of Service gratuity

Comprehensive onboarding process

This an immediate hire so applying for this position, please submit your CV and a cover letter on outlining why you feel you have the relevant skills and experience required to flourish at a school like RGS Qatar.

The Royal Grammar School Guildford, Qatar has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The person appointed to this post will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS.

If you are looking for a unique international teaching opportunity and that next step in your career then please get in touch to find out more. We look forward to hearing from you.

The Next Generation School is seeking an enthusiastic Computer Science Teacher to join our team.

We are seeking a Candidate;

• Relevant degree in computer science/ ICT/ B.Tech
• Who is a lively, dynamic and a motivated professional
• Who has experience of teaching Computer science and ICT to Key Stage three, four students
• With a relevant degree and a prior experience of work at the same post for at least to 5 years

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: QAR5, QAR7,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Please apply for this vacancy only if you have the relevant computer science degree. If so, please mention the bachelor's degree and any other teaching related degree that you hold.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Durham School for Girls Doha

Qatar

£3,200 - £3,500 per month

Salary:

Competitive tax-free salary. Housing allowance. Private medical insurance. Annual return flights to your home country. End-of-service gratuity Schooling benefits for Children

Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Start date:

01 October 2025

Apply by:

30 September 2025

Join Our Team

Durham School for Girls, Doha, is seeking to appoint an ambitious, inspiring strategic leader, with a clear vision for Sixth Form education, to start as soon as possible. The successful candidate will work as a key academic and pastoral leader within the school, with critical importance for securing the excellent progress and wellbeing of all Sixth Form students. The new Head of Sixth Form will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and be instrumental in the future development of our Sixth Form. Our girls typically stay in Qatar to pursue Higher Education at local universities, or American universities with a campus in the country. As such,a good working knowledge of the American application process would be a distinct advantage. The candidate must be able to offer ICT-Computer Science/Business Studies /English to A level.

Why join Durham?

• Great team
• Fully accredited with both the BSO and the Qatari Ministry
• Good Professional Development
• Unique project
• Joining a school with a fantastic reputation
• Leadership and responsibility opportunities

Who are we looking for?

• Teachers who feel passionate about teaching
• Dedicated professionals
• British Qualified
• Teachers who believe in joining a community and making a difference.
• Teachers who believe in values
• Teachers who think outside the box and want to join an HPL community

Durham School for Girls Values

• MARK
• Moral Integrity
• Ambition
• Responsibility
• Kindness

Durham School for Girls ensures that Values are at the heart of the whole community.

We are a non-selective school and have set high standards for our girls with both academic and pastoral expectations. Within your department, you will be expected to be an active member, supporting and developing the team with innovative planning and accurate assessment.

Application deadline: Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis

Due to Qatari rules, all staff must be fully vaccinated.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Visit the school website

Durham is unique and this is a chance to be part of something very exciting for the future of the girls in Qatar.

About Durham School for Girls Doha

At Durham School for Girls Doha, we aim to provide a broad and balanced, vocabulary rich curriculum, which strives for academic excellence and instils a love of learning. We create positive, engaging and stimulating learning opportunities for our students which inspire them to succeed. Growing in this age is challenging and we want our girls to be prepared and ready for the future, whilst celebrating and enjoying being a child.

Durham School for Girls Doha is a caring, supportive community where we aim to unlock and fulfil each girl's full potential. Our strong Qatari culture and values are supported by an excellent British Curriculum providing the best environment for our students to thrive in. Values are at the heart of the Durham Family, and we embed Qatari national values throughout our curriculum and daily routines making us the perfect place for girls to grow and thrive. We ensure that the girls' academic and pastoral development is in line with both the British curriculum expectations and the 2030 vision for the future of Qatar where women will play a fundamental role.

Durham is a fully accredited BSO and QNSA school. We are a British curriculum school serving predominantly the local community. DSGD is a member of both BSME and AOBSO.

When you join Durham School for Girls Doha, you also join iSP (International Schools Partnership), a global network of over 105 schools. ISP offers unique opportunities for professional collaboration, career growth, and shared best practices among educators worldwide. This connection ensures our staff remain at the forefront of global educational innovation while benefiting from the support and resources of a thriving international community.

About ISP:

International Schools Partnership (ISP) is a leading and growing group of 105 private international schools operating in more than 25 markets and educating over 92,500 students worldwide.

Supported by passionate and experienced educators, our students are placed at the centre of their learning journeys acquiring the confidence, knowledge and skills to be successful now and in the future.

Salary and Benefits

We value and reward the contributions of our staff with a comprehensive package, including:

• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Housing allowance.
• Private medical insurance.
• Annual return flights to your home country.
• End-of-service gratuity in line with Qatari labor law.
• Schooling benefits for staff children.

Child Safeguarding and Protection

Durham School for Girls Doha is fully committed to safeguarding and child protection. The selected applicants will be required to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within our school, as well as adhere to and ensure compliance with Durham School for Girls Doha's child protection policies and procedures.

Criminal Background Checks

All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory Criminal Background Checks covering the 10 years prior to their start date with the school; this will cover all countries of residence during that period.

How to Apply

Please complete the ISP Application form and upload your Curriculum Vitae along with your application cover letter (maximum 1 side of A4). You should also include the details of three professional referees, with at least one being your current employer.

Durham School for Girls Doha reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date if an exceptional candidate is found.

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Durham School for Girls Doha

Building No 81, Street 970 Zone 36, Al Messila, Doha

Qatar

Qatar

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Overview

Torganization's Job Summary: The Training Officer for IT & Software Engineering will be responsible for delivering high-quality training programs, mentoring students, and ensuring the smooth execution of IT and software development courses. This role involves both instructional and administrative responsibilities to maintain training standards and enhance student learning outcomes.

• Training Delivery:
  • Conduct classroom and online sessions for courses in Software Engineering, Programming, Web & Mobile Development, Databases, Networking, Cloud Computing, AI & Machine Learning, and other IT domains.
  • Prepare lesson plans, practical exercises, and assessments aligned with the course curriculum.
  • Use innovative teaching methods to engage students and improve retention.
• Student Support and Mentoring:
  • Guide students on projects, assignments, and industry-relevant practices.
  • Monitor student progress, provide feedback, and address learning challenges.
  • Organize workshops, tutorials, and extra sessions to enhance skills.
• Course Management and Administration:
  • Maintain accurate attendance records, grades, and training reports.
  • Coordinate with the Center Head/Training Manager for scheduling, resources, and course updates.
  • Assist in curriculum development, content updates, and adoption of new technologies.
• Industry Engagement:
  • Stay updated with the latest IT trends, programming languages, and software tools.
  • Facilitate industry linkages, internships, and live project opportunities for students.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Ensure training delivery meets the organizations standards.
  • Participate in audits, feedback collection, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience in teaching/training IT and Software Engineering courses.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Java, Python, C++, JavaScript, etc.) and software development tools.
• Familiarity with databases, cloud platforms, networking, and modern development frameworks.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor students and foster a learning-oriented environment.

• Minimum 12 years of experience in training or professional practice in IT and Software Engineering.

• Technical expertise in IT and software development
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Creativity and innovation
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Attention to detail and quality

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) was officially established by the Emiri Decision No13 of 2022, and it is the first national university specializing in academic applied, technical, and professional education in the State of Qatar. UDST has over 70 bachelor's and master's degree programs, diplomas, and certificates. The university houses 5 colleges: The College of Business, the College of Computing and Information Technology, the College of Engineering and Technology, the College of Health Sciences, and the College of General Education, in addition to specialized training centers for individuals and companies. UDST is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Its world-renowned faculty and researchers work on developing the students’ skills and help raise well-equipped graduates who proudly serve different sectors of the economy and contribute to achieving human, social, and economic development goals nationally and internationally.

With more than 700 staff and over 8,000 students, UDST is the destination of choice for applied and experiential learning. The University is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Our faculty are committed to delivering pedagogically-sound learning experiences that incorporate innovative learning technologies. Our aim is to enhance students’ skills and help develop talented graduates who can effectively contribute to a knowledge-based economy and make Qatar’s National Vision 2030 a reality.

Our eligible employees enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, in accordance with applicable UDST policies. These benefits include:

• Generous academic annual leave
• Tax free salary
• Fully furnished upmarket accommodation (inclusive of utilities: water & electricity)
• Annual flights for spouse and 3 children (up to 18 years old)
• Children’s education allowance
• Relocation/Shipping allowance
• Professional development opportunities
• International health insurance
• In-house immigration services (to help you through the residency process)
• Full access to our recreational facilities
• Research and professional development support

The College of Computing and Information Technology invites applications for the position Assistant/ Associate Professor in Software Engineering. Exceptional candidates at the rank of Full Professor would also be considered.

Your Commitment

The primary role of the faculty members at the College of Computing and IT is to promote high-quality innovative learning, applied research, and service. Besides, he/she should collaborate with the Head of Department, Dean, and the colleagues to achieve the college's mission, mentor junior colleagues, and teaching assistants, and support the department and the college with several administrative and academic services.

Reporting to the Department Head, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of a broad range of courses within Software Engineering. Particular areas of interest include Software Architecture, Software Testing, Programming Paradigm, Requirements Engineering, and Agile Methodologies, , but candidates with strong expertise in other areas of Software Engineering will also be considered. Other duties include evaluation of student progress and management of resources of the learning environment.The successful candidate will liaise with industry and other educational institutions; participate in industry advisory committees and coordinate, manage and control projects within the specified program area. Faculty members will keep course portfolio documents required for accreditation processes and engage in instructional development/improvement plans. All employees are expected to contribute to professional and community life within the university and beyond.

Faculty members will be placed in the appropriate rank based on their education and experience (academic and/or industry). The broad criteria are provided below.

Education PhD in Software Engineering or closely related field from an internationally recognized university with an undergraduate degree from an accredited university.

For Assistant Professor

Experience

A minimum of 3 years teaching experience in a post-secondary, adult training or industry training environment, along with preferably 3 years of employment experience as a practitioner/professional within the relevant discipline.

• A distinguished research record and international reputation evidenced by high quality publications in top tier journals.
• Demonstrated leadership in building engagement and partnership with the profession and industry.

For Associate Professor

Experience

A minimum of 8 years teaching experience in a post-secondary, adult training or industry training environment, along with preferably 3 years of employment experience as a practitioner/professional within the relevant discipline.

• A distinguished research record and international reputation evidenced by high quality publications in top tier journals.
• Excellent record of supervising research students.
• Demonstrated leadership in building engagement and partnership with the profession and industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Certification in Software Engineering.
• Diploma in Education (e.g. Post-secondary Education, Adult Education or Vocational Education) is preferred.
• 6+ years of employment experience (for Assistant Professor) / 10+ years of employment experience (for Associate Professor) as a practitioner/professional within the relevant discipline.
• Teaching experience in post-secondary, adult training, or industry training environment.
• Experience in leadership and innovation in technology-based projects.

Other Required Skills:

• A thorough knowledge and work experience in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Statistical Learning and Modeling, and IoT applications. Candidates with strong expertise in other areas of Software Engineering will be considered as well.
• Commitment to applied and experiential learning as a pedagogy and a key feature of UDST’s mandate.
• Ability to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments. These should incorporate contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context, and to develop the knowledge, skills, competences and attitudes identified in program outcomes.
• Digital literacy and demonstrated fluency in technology systems, and an ability to model and facilitate use of current and emerging digital tools to support research and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable students to be active participants in their own learning.
• Commitment to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession through self-driven continuous professional development and life-long learning.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Collaborative and collegial spirit and a demonstrated ability to establish rapport with learners, colleagues, sponsor-employers, and members of the community.
• Ability to initiate applied research projects.

How to Apply

Applicants must meet all essential qualifications in order to be shortlisted for the position; other qualifications may be a deciding factor in selection. Qualifications and experience will be assessed through your application, which may include but not be limited to curricula vitae, mock lectures, motivation letter, references, teaching dossiers and sample publications. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how s/he meets each requirement. Failing to do so could result in the application being rejected. We thank all applicants for applying for the role; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1100+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder led, profitable and growing.

We are hiring a Engineering Manager for Sustaining Engineering passionate about open source software, Linux and cloud computing. Come build a rewarding, meaningful career working with the best and brightest people in technology at Canonical, the growing international software company behind Ubuntu.

Sustaining Engineering is a business critical team that continuously improves various open source software by resolving software defects reported by customers. Software stack includes everything from the kernel all the way up to the user space applications and IaaS platforms. This position leads one of our regional teams and is one of several managers, who report directly to the global Director of Sustaining Engineering.

Our customers build large-scale mission critical infrastructure and application solutions on Ubuntu and open source from Canonical. While not actively developing products, Sustaining Engineering, as part of Support Engineering, solves problems for the customer and for the benefit of the wider Open Source community. This team is well staffed with experts in every time zone and, while the work can be challenging sometimes, the team is resourced to ensure a good work-life balance and ongoing development of each team member.

As an engineering manager in the Sustaining Engineering team, your primary responsibility is to the people you support: ensuring that they are growing as engineers, making valuable contributions, and generally having a great experience at Canonical. Technical leadership and a solid background in software development are a must, so that you are able to help your team members grow professionally. You will have the opportunity to influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on strategy and execution.

Location: This is a globally remote role, unless specified otherwise.

The role entails

• Manage and lead a distributed team of engineers
• Hire, coach, mentor, provide feedback and career development guidance to your team
• Manage & measure key performance indicators (KPIs), and training
• Support timely delivery of bug fixes, patches, and other technical solutions to address business needs in a variety of technology fields, including but not limited to Ubuntu, OpenStack, Ceph, Kubernetes, Juju & MAAS
• Demonstrate the very best of Canonical in customer interactions
• Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders
• Advocate and advance modern software development practices
• Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company value
• Collaborate with other teams in the organisation
• Work from home with global travel up to 10% for internal and external events
  
  

• Professional software delivery experience using C, C++, Go, Python, or similar
• You are knowledgeable and passionate about software development
• Leadership experience displaying ability to organise and prioritise complex problem resolution and bug fixes
• Experience with version control systems such as git
• Experience with debugging tools such as gdb, crash or other
• Demonstrated strong commitment to testing methodologies and maintainable code quality
• Excellent communication skills in the English language, both verbal and written
• Experience with Linux, with a preference towards Ubuntu
• Experience with Open Source and Open Source Business Models
• People management experience in a support organisation is a strong plus
  
  

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Software Development

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1100+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder led, profitable and growing.

As the Software Engineering Manager for Ubuntu Gaming, your mission is to help make gaming on Ubuntu first-class. In this exciting time for Linux gaming, compatibility tools like Proton have matured, but a well-rounded gaming experience goes beyond compatibility. It entails maximising performance, robust and secure anti-cheat mechanisms, full device support, and ease of content creation, sharing and discovery. By collaborating with open-source projects and other partners, you'll contribute to not just Ubuntu but the wider Linux gaming ecosystem.

Location: This role will be based remotely in the Americas or EMEA region.

The role entails

• Leading your team in optimising and expanding the Ubuntu gaming experience, focusing on the Steam Snap.
• Managing project timelines, balancing feature improvements with deadlines.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to align your team's work with other teams and company objectives.
• Conducting keen-eyed code reviews, focusing on quality, performance, and modern design principles.
• Collaborating with upstream projects like Proton and partners like Unity to enhance Ubuntu's gaming capabilities.
• Working closely with other teams to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive Ubuntu experience.
• Driving performance improvements across a wide range of hardware.
• Engaging actively with the open source and gaming community to gather feedback and collaborate on improvements.
  
  

• An undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with upstream projects and partners.
• Familiarity and experience with the Linux graphics stack spanning user-space components to low level kernel drivers.
• Exceptional software project management skills, encompassing risk assessment and resource allocation.
• Ability to balance technical leadership with effective team management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both internal and external interactions.
• Robust planning skills, demonstrated by your capacity to manage multi-cycle improvements.
• Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long
  
  

• A passion for technology and gaming, driving you to work with intelligent, motivated colleagues.
• Initiative in proactively identifying opportunities and solving challenges.
• Curiosity, flexibility, and a strong sense of accountability.
• A focus on soft skills, including passion, enterprise, and self-motivation.
  
  

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Software Development

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