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Want To Make LibreOffice In Ubuntu Rock? Want a Job?

by | Thu 11 Nov 2010

The Ubuntu Desktop Team are looking for an engineer to make [LibreOffice](https://www.documentfoundation.org/download/) rock in Ubuntu. The role is described as:

> We are seeking a Software 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,bug-fixing and maintenance. The successful candidate will ensure a first class user experience by envisioning new desktop integration features for office productivity, packaging, desktop integration, bug fixing and development of office productivity related software such as Open Office. 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.

The Desktop Team is awesome team to join at Canonical, and if you would like to ensure the office productivity experience in Ubuntu is rocking, be sure to [check out the job description](https://webapps.ubuntu.com/employment/canonical_UP-SE-RS2/) and apply if you think you would be right for the role.

I am just sending the message on, so don’t ask me queries about the role – feel free to ask the hiring manager, Jason Warner, who is `jasoncwarner` on `#ubuntu-desktop` on freenode IRC.

Good luck!

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