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

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

Canonical, a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems, is looking for passionate Linux software engineers to work across the full Linux stack and optimize Ubuntu for new silicon technologies. This globally remote role involves collaborating with silicon manufacturers and the wider Ubuntu and Debian communities to deliver high‑quality, silicon‑optimised software.

• Collaborate proactively within a distributed team.
• Foster a software ecosystem with a seamless experience for all Ubuntu users.
• Evaluate contributions of other engineers to maintain high‑quality software standards.
• Shape the future of Ubuntu by providing new ideas and advising on work being done elsewhere.
• Collaborate with other teams in the Ubuntu and 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‑optimized packages across platforms and technologies such as servers, HPC and AI systems, IoT devices, PCs, Smart
  
  NICs, automotive systems, AI stacks, graphics/audio/multimedia stacks, virtualization and containers, hardware enablement stacks, new architectures, tool chains, package management, and platform security.
• Work from home with global travel 2‑4 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 path.
• Love for technology and working with brilliant people.
• Curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable.
• Passion for soft skills, enterprising, thoughtful, and self‑motivated.
• Strong partnership mindset 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 or contribution and licenses.
• Fundamental understanding of package management and dependency resolution.

• Experience with one or more of the following: graphics, audio, or multimedia stacks; virtualization and containers (Docker, OCI, Kubernetes); hardware enablement for platforms and devices; performance optimization; toolchain development; networking protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST); security best practices;
  IoT and embedded systems.

• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards and annual holiday leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Team‑member assistance program & wellness platform.
• Opportunity 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 – one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud – we are changing the world daily. We recruit on a global basis and maintain a high standard for new talent. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004 and offers a future‑focused work environment.

Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.