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

Linux Software Engineer – Ubuntu for Next‑Gen Silicon (multiple roles and seniority levels)

Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems.

We're looking for open‑source enthusiasts to work across the full Linux stack to optimize new silicon technologies.

• Collaborate proactively within a distributed team.
• Foster a seamless software ecosystem for all Ubuntu users.
• Evaluate contributions of other engineers to maintain high‑quality standards.
• Shape the future of Ubuntu through innovative ideas and advising on work elsewhere.
• Collaborate with Ubuntu, Debian communities, upstream projects, and commercial customers.
• Debug issues in open‑source and team‑maintained code.
• Help customers integrate apps, SDKs, build OS images, and optimize applications.
• Maintain Ubuntu, silicon features, and silicon‑optimised packages across platforms such as:
• Servers, HPC and AI systems, IoT devices, PCs, Smart
  
  NICs, automotive systems.
• AI stacks, graphics, audio, multimedia, virtualization, containers.
• Hardware enablement stacks, new architectures and tool chains, package management, platform security.
• Work from home with global travel 2–4 weeks per year for internal events.

• Exceptional academic record (high school and university).
• Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or an equivalent alternative path.
• Strong passion for technology and collaborative work.
• Curious, flexible, articulate, accountable, and self‑motivated.
• Excellent soft‑skill communication and partnership building.
• 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 in graphics, audio, or multimedia stacks.
• Virtualization & containers (Docker, OCI, Kubernetes).
• Hardware enablement (Smart
  
  NICs, NVMe, GPUs, sensors).
• Performance optimisation.
• Toolchain development & maintenance.
• Networking protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST).
• Security best practices.
• IoT and embedded systems (board‑level hardware, SoCs, bootloaders, firmware).

• Remote‑first role with global travel opportunities.
• Annual paid time off and family leave.
• Annual compensation review and performance bonus or commission.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD $2,000 per year.
• Recognition rewards, wellness program, and team‑member assistance.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul events.

Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination and diversity is encouraged.