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　　Linux Distribution Engineer - Ruby Maintainer

　　Job Description

　　 About SUSE

　　At SUSE, we are passionate about Open Source and significant contributors to many upstream projects. In our daily work, we value creativity and innovation, while staying focused on delivering business results. Our engineering team is a global team from almost all continents. SUSE has a wide field of advanced technologies and offers developers with an open and curious mind a great opportunity to apply and grow their skills.

　　SUSE Packaging Team

　　SUSE Packaging is a team that handles tens of hundreds of RPM packages in multiple SUSE Products - from SUSE Linux Enterprise, and Adaptable Linux Platform (ALP) to openSUSE distributions. We are responsible for keeping our packages updated and secure, fixing bugs and security issues, shaping the new releases of our distributions by delivering new features, and participating in discussions about the future plans for our packages.

　　Job Description

　　We are looking for a "Linux Distribution Engineer - Ruby Maintainer" - a software engineer with strong proficiency in Ruby and C/C++ who will play a crucial role in maintaining and developing Ruby interpreter RPM packages, RubyGems RPM packages, and Ruby packaging infrastructure for all SUSE and openSUSE products.

　　The ideal candidate already gained some experience in developing software for a Linux distribution and understands the complex mechanics of packaging and the structure of a Linux system.

　　Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain Ruby interpreter and RubyGem packages, debugging issues, providing bug fixes, and security updates, updating to new versions, and delivering requested featuresCollaborate closely with the upstream and openSUSE communityInteract with the SUSE Maintenance and Security teamsContribute to the development and support of the Adaptable Linux Platform which is the next generation of Linux using the application-centric approach, container, and virtualization technologies Required Skills Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experienceAt least 2 years of relevant experience as a Software EngineerGood understanding of the Linux operating system and Linux utilitiesStrong proficiency in the Ruby programming language and its ecosystemProficiency in C/C++Excellent debugging skills (pry, gdb, strace, ...)Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and package management toolsExperience with building software packages for Linux systemsGood communication skills and fluency in verbal and written English Desired Skills Experience with building a Linux distributionFamiliarity with the RPM package formatProven experience in open-source community engagement and contributionsBroader hands-on experience in packaging software for Linux systemsKnowledge of container technologiesPersonal CharacteristicsSelf-motivated, self-organized, able to multi-task, and prioritize effectivelyPassionate about Linux and open sourceEager to learn and adapt to new challenges on a daily basisWhat We OfferOpen source contribution and close cooperation with upstreamParticipation in developing SUSE distributions and new productsPersonal growth - you will have a budget for training and attending Linux conferencesA distributed team full of skilled people you can learn fromRegular company hackathons (Hack Week) and technical talksFlexible working hours and healthy work/life balanceJob

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