Linux Devices Software Engineer

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Linux Devices Software Engineer

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Canonical . This role is one of our general tracks. Apply here for all engineering teams at Canonical who work on low-level system technology on autonomous devices across all seniority levels.

LocationLocation: remote roles open in every time zone.

Responsibilities

Work with the latest Linux kernel and open source technologies

Deliver Ubuntu for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms

Integrate and maintain device-oriented software stacks

Write high-quality, well-designed software

Collaborate proactively with other globally distributed teams

Display technical leadership internally and within our external communities

Help our customers ship their apps and SDKs on Ubuntu

Build device OS images with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server

Optimise the Ubuntu kernel and libraries for silicon-specific capabilities

Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them

Contribute to technical documentation to make it the best of its kind

Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions

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

Work usually from home, with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for company events

Qualifications

An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university

Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path

Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)

Passion for Linux or embedded systems software (e.g. kernel, graphics, Yocto)

Fluency in at least one of Golang, C, C++, or Rust

Professional written and spoken English

Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability

Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments

Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each

Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring

Experience with Debian/Ubuntu or other distro packaging

Understanding of build systems and toolchains, including for cross-compilation

Experience with firmware, uboot, UEFI, ACPI, DSDT, or boot loaders

Experience with power management on PCI ASPM, SATA ALPM, low power profiles

Computer architecture knowledge of x86, ARM, RISC-V

Experience in board design, bring up, and validation

Experience with electrical engineering design tools (e.g. schematic capture, layout)

Familiarity with Ubuntu development model

Performance engineering and security experience

Shell or Python scripting skills

What we offer youWe consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person

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

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues

Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm 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. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

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 levelEntry level

Employment typeFull-time

Job functionEngineering and Information Technology

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