Linux Software Engineer - Ubuntu -Gen Silicon; and seniority levels

Linux Software Engineer - Ubuntu for Next‑Gen Silicon

Join Canonical in this role that crosses the full Linux stack to optimize Ubuntu for emerging silicon technologies, such as hardware accelerators, AI stacks, confidential computing, networking, virtualization and containerization. Canonical is a leader in open‑source software, powering public cloud, AI, IoT and enterprise environments worldwide.

As part of the Partner Engineering Team, you will collaborate with silicon vendors to adapt Ubuntu for x86, ARM, RISC‑V, Power

PC and s390x architectures. The role is fully remote and involves global travel for internal events.

• Collaborate proactively within a distributed team.
• Foster a software ecosystem with a seamless user experience for all Ubuntu users.
• Evaluate contributions of other engineers to maintain high‑quality software standards.
• Shape the future of Ubuntu through new ideas and advising on existing work.
• Collaborate with Ubuntu, Debian communities, upstream projects and commercially supported customers.
• Debug issues in open‑source and team‑maintained code.
• Help customers integrate their apps, SDKs, build OS images, and optimize applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server.
• Maintain Ubuntu, silicon features and silicon‑optimised packages across platforms such as:
  • Servers, HPC and AI systems, IoT devices, PCs, Smart
    
    NICs and automotive systems
  • AI stacks
  • Graphics, audio and multimedia stacks
  • Virtualisation and Containers
  • Hardware enablement stacks
  • New architectures, architecture variants and optimized tool chains
  • Package management and dependencies
  • Platform security (secure boot, FDE, Ubuntu Core, Confidential Computing)
• Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal events.

• Exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
• Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path.
• Passion for technology and working with brilliant people.
• Curiosity, flexibility, articulation and accountability.
• Strong soft skills, enterprising, thoughtful and self‑motivated.
• Ability to build partnerships with diverse internal and external groups.
• Strong fundamentals in C, C++ and Python.
• Experience or interest in Linux distribution packaging.
• Experience or interest in open‑source maintenance, contribution and licensing.
• Fundamental understanding of package management and dependency resolution.

• Experience with one or more of the following:
• Graphics, audio or multimedia stacks
• Virtualisation and containers (Docker, OCI, Kubernetes)
• Hardware enablement for platforms and devices (Smart
  
  NICs, NVMe, GPUs, audio components, sensors)
• Performance optimisation
• Toolchain development and maintenance
• Networking protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST)
• Security best practices
• IoT and embedded systems, including board‑level hardware, SoCs, BMCs, bootloaders, firmware, operating systems, applications and services

• 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.
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.
• Opportunities to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events.

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu—the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud—we are changing the world daily. We recruit on a global basis and hold a high standard for our people. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004.

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.