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Are you a versatile problem-solver with a knack for operating system development?  Do you thrive working in an open source development environment with a diverse team?  If so, the FreeBSD Foundation is searching for a software developer with varied interests and skills and a passion to perfect the user experience on FreeBSD.

The FreeBSD Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and building the FreeBSD Project and community worldwide. We have been around for over 20 years, with our headquarters in Boulder, and board and staff located around the world. The Foundation focuses on filling critical needs within the Project including software development, advocacy, infrastructure support, project management and more. We partner with individual and corporate members of the FreeBSD community, to ensure the continuing growth and stability of one of the oldest, largest, and most successful open source operating systems.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will be diverse and may include:

  • Participation in all aspects of software development process including code review, test design, debugging, performance evaluation, and documentation
  • Collaboration with upstream third-party projects to submit FreeBSD-derived patches, test new releases, investigate issues found on FreeBSD, and so on
  • Supporting the Foundation’s technology team in promoting project progress through event talks, blogs, press releases, videos, or other channels
  • Developing, fixing, or enhancing the operating system outside of the kernel.  Here are a few examples of some projects you might work on:
      • Contribute to pkgbase, a project to use FreeBSD’s package tools to manage the base system
      • Update and enhance the operating system installer
      • Create and maintain critical ports/packages
      • Submit fixes for critical third party software to make it run well on FreeBSD.  For example, you may write daemons required for desktop environments like Gnome, KDE, or Xfce.
      • Develop tools and infrastructure to aid in building, installing, and testing FreeBSD

    Skills

    • Strong C skills and extensive experience with the LLVM or GCC toolchains
    • At least three years of software development experience on Open Source operating systems (GNU/Linux, FreeBSD, or another BSD)
    • Experience with open source development practices
    • Experience with debugging, performance profiling, and optimization
    • Proficiency with scripting languages (especially Lua, POSIX shell, and Python)
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with timely delivery for all work products and deliverables
    • Self-directed and self-motivated, ability to manage tasks, time and schedule with limited supervision
    • Ability to work collaboratively with community members, developers, and team members
    • University degree or equivalent experience in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
    • Understanding of the value of continuous integration, continuous testing and related approaches
    • A positive attitude and respect for other developers, especially when there are disagreements.

    Job Type

    Full-time Position. Part-time or contract may be considered.

    Salary

    In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA) we are disclosing the salary range for roles that could be performed in Colorado.

    If performed in Colorado as a full-time position, this position has a salary range of $62,000-$126,000.

    The actual base salary will be dependent on various factors relevant to the position and candidate such as geographical location, candidate qualifications, relevant job-related work experience, education, and skillset.

    Benefits

    • 401(k) Employer Contribution
    • Dental Insurance
    • Disability Insurance
    • Flexible Schedule
    • Health Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Paid Time Off
    • Retirement Plan
    • Vision Insurance

    Schedule

    Monday to Friday

    Work Location

    Remote
    Post-pandemic opportunity to work in a FreeBSD Foundation office in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 

    About FreeBSD and The FreeBSD Foundation

    FreeBSD is everywhere: If you stream movies via Netflix or play the latest PlayStation game sensation, you’re already using FreeBSD. FreeBSD Foundation supports the work of the FreeBSD Project and is committed to hiring people as committed to the open source development community as we are. We care about getting results, not about putting in time at an office. Come see what it’s like to work in a collaborative environment where we celebrate each person’s uniqueness and our strengths as a cohesive team.

    To Apply:

    Please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@freebsdfoundation.org

    The FreeBSD Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and we believe diversity makes us better. We encourage all qualified and interested candidates to apply.  If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.