Ubuntu Core Software Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Software Development
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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include major public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a distributed team of 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries.
We rarely have office-based roles; teams meet 2-4 times a year in various global locations to align on strategy and execution.
We are hiring an Ubuntu Core Software Engineer to redefine Linux in embedded environments with a secure, updatable OS for IoT. This role suits a software engineer passionate about open source, Linux, security, and developer experience. It requires strong skills in low-level OS, kernel, and device firmware development.
Our mission is to enable building robust solutions in IoT, automotive, aviation, and more, using our secure embedded Linux OS. We focus on device recovery mechanisms that simplify and standardize field operations for diverse appliances.
As part of the Ubuntu Core team, you'll design and implement software across CPU architectures like ARM, RISC-V, and x86, working on boot mechanisms, bootloaders, storage, device trees, kernel, and services.
Build a meaningful career with top tech talent at Canonical, a growing international company.
LocationThis role is remote within the EMEA region.
The role entails- Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
- USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual leave, parental leave, wellness programs
- Opportunities for travel and global collaboration
Canonical leads in open source innovation, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit globally, value excellence, and foster a remote-first culture since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, learn new skills, and excel.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair consideration for all applicants regardless of background or identity.
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