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Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer - Optimisation

Canonical, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Work across the full Linux stack from kernel through GUI to optimise Ubuntu, the world’s most widely used Linux desktop and server, for the latest silicon.

The role is a fast-paced, problem‑solving role that is challenging yet very exciting. The right candidate must be resourceful, articulate, and able to deliver on a wide variety of solutions across PC and IoT technologies. Our teams partner with specialist engineers from major silicon companies to integrate next‑generation features and performance enhancements for upcoming hardware.

Location:

This is a Globally remote role

Responsibilities

Design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms and software stacks

Work with partners to deliver a delightful, optimised, first class Ubuntu experience on their platforms

Take a holistic approach to the Ubuntu experience on partner platforms with inputs on technical plans, testing strategy, quality metrics

Participate as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edge

Help our customers integrate their apps, SDKs, build device OS images, optimize applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server

Work with the most advanced operating systems and application technologies available in the enterprise world.

Qualifications

You love technology and working with brilliant people

You have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM or similar

You have experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto)

You have experience working with open source communities and licences

You have experience working with C, C++

You can work in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation.

Additional Skills

Experience with graphics stacks

Good understanding of networking - TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST

Basic understanding of security best practices in IoT or server environments

Good communication skills, ideally public speaking experience

IoT / Embedded experience – from board and SoC, BMCs, bootloaders and firmware to OS, through apps and services

Some experience with Docker/OCI containers/K8s

Benefits

Fully remote working environment - we’ve been working remotely since 2004!

Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'

Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence—in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.

Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st‑century digital business.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Software Development

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