x86_64 Developer Opening
Position:
x86_64 Package Maintainer
Basic Duties:
- maintain the x86_64 ports of at least 30 official Arch Linux packages with timely updates
- participate in mailing list discussion on arch-dev
- work constructively with other users and developers to fix bugs
and improve packages
Skills:
- a strong knowledge of Arch Linux and Linux in general
- a good understanding of how sources are built on a Linux platform
- solid scripting skills (bash)
- a good understanding of pacman and makepkg
- ideally, you will have already made many of your own packages
- well-written, good communication
- enough free time!
If you feel you meet our expectations and have the time and desire to be on
the Arch team, please send a brief CV mentioning the following:
- your history with Linux and computers in general
- community activity:
- how long you've been using Arch
- any projects you've created or contributed to
- a link to (or list of) packages you have made
- any specific goals you may have in mind when joining our team
Applications should be emailed to andyrtr@archlinux.org.