The GNOME Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for an open Software Engineer position.
About The GNOME Foundation
The GNOME Foundation is a leader in open source software development, advocating for a free and open computing environment. We are looking to enhance the GNOME platform, with a focus on families and younger users. We seek a software engineer to contribute to this project.
About the Software Engineer Position
Scope of Work
- Core Maintenance: Maintain and improve essential components, notably Glib.
- Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls: Develop features for internet content filtering, screen time monitoring, and other digital safety measures.
- Usability & Reliability: Enhance GNOME Software for user-friendliness and efficiency.
Qualifications and Experience
- English fluency.
- Proven contributions to the GNOME community.
- Experience with Glib, GNOME Software, GNOME Settings, and relevant freedesktop.org components.
Key Attributes
- Passion for open source.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Effective remote work capability.
- Proficiency in C (required) and Rust (preferred).
- Familiarity with open source development tools (Git, GitLab) and practices.
- Strong communication skills and ability to present at community events.
Compensation and Position Details
- Location: Remote
- Duration: 1 year (fixed term remote contractor position with potential to extend based on funding)
- Salary: Up to $50,000 USD per year, experience-dependent
How to Apply
Send your resume and cover letter detailing your GNOME community contributions to careers+sw-eng@gnome.org.
Application Deadline: January 26, 2024.
The GNOME Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. Join us in shaping the future of the GNOME platform!