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

Linux Software Engineer – Ubuntu for Next‑Gen Silicon

Join Canonical, a leading open‑source software provider, as a Linux Software Engineer focusing on Ubuntu optimisation for next‑generation silicon across architectures such as x86, ARM, RISC‑V, Power

PC, and s390x. This is a globally remote role.

Canonical is the company behind Ubuntu, supporting a wide range of Linux platforms for public cloud, AI, IoT and more. The company operates around the world with a remote‑first culture and values diversity and inclusion.

• Collaborate proactively within a distributed team to ensure flawless user experience for Ubuntu users.
• Evolve and maintain Ubuntu packages and silicon‑specific features across servers, HPC, AI, IoT, PCs and automotive systems.
• Evaluate contributions from other engineers and keep software quality high.
• Shape the future of Ubuntu through new ideas and advising on related work.
• Work with the Ubuntu and Debian communities, upstream projects, and commercial customers.
• Debug open‑source and internal code, assist customers integrating apps, SDKs, building OS images and optimising applications.
• Drive hardware enablement, platform virtualization, containerised workloads and new architecture tool chains.
• Manage platform security (secure boot, full‑disk encryption, Ubuntu Core, confidential computing).
• Participate in global travel for internal events 2‑4 times a year while working from home.

• Exceptional academic record from high school and university.
• Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling alternative narrative.
• Strong passion for technology and collaborative work.
• Curious, flexible, articulate and accountable with excellent soft skills.
• Proficiency 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 graphics, audio or multimedia stacks.
• Knowledge of virtualization and container platforms (Docker, OCI, Kubernetes).
• Hardware enablement for Smart
  
  NICs, NVMe, GPUs, audio components, sensors.
• Performance optimisation and toolchain development.
• Networking protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST).
• Security best practices.
• IoT and embedded systems, board‑level hardware, SoCs, bootloaders, firmware, OS, applications and services.

• Remote‑first work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2 000 per year.
• Annual compensation review and performance‑driven bonuses.
• Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave.
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul events.
• Opportunities to travel globally to meet colleagues.

Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer fostering a workplace free of discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration.