Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer - Optimisation

Canonical

Contract type

Ongoing

Work mode

Remote · Worldwide

Experience

3 years

Job description

Engineer role focused on optimising Ubuntu across the full Linux stack, from kernel through GUI, for the latest silicon on PC, IoT and server platforms. The engineer works with silicon partners and customers to integrate and optimise Ubuntu on their hardware and software stacks.

At a glance

Work mode: Remote · Worldwide

What you'll do

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 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

What we're looking for

Love technology and working with brilliant people
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM or similar
Experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto)
Experience working with open source communities and licences
Experience working with C, C++
Can work in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation

Nice to have

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
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

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About Canonical

The company that publishes Ubuntu

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. It publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004 and recruits on a global basis.

Mission

To build a better platform with free software and drive the global move to open source

Key facts

2004
Open source software
Publishes Ubuntu, the world's most widely used Linux desktop and server
Remote-first company since 2004
Recruits on a global basis

What they value

Excellence
Equity across the global workforce
Diversity of experience, perspectives and background