Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer - Optimisation

Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer – Optimisation

Work across the full Linux stack from kernel through GUI to optimise Ubuntu, the world's most widely used Linux desktop and server, for the latest silicon.

The role is a fast‑paced, problem‑solving position that is challenging yet very exciting. The right candidate must be resourceful, articulate, and able to deliver on a wide variety of solutions across PC and IoT technologies. Our teams partner with specialist engineers from major silicon companies to integrate next‑generation features and performance enhancements for upcoming hardware.

Location: This is a globally remote role.

• Design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT and server‑class hardware platforms and software stacks.
• Work with partners to deliver a delightful, optimised, first‑class Ubuntu experience on their platforms.
• Take a holistic approach to the Ubuntu experience on partner platforms with inputs on technical plans, testing strategy, quality metrics.
• Participate as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edge.
• Help our customers integrate their apps, SDKs, build device OS images, optimise applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server.
• Work with the most advanced operating systems and application technologies available in the enterprise world.

• You love technology and working with brilliant people.
• You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM or similar.
• You have experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto).
• You have experience working with open source communities and licences.
• You have experience working with C, C++.
• You can work in a globally distributed team through self‑discipline and self‑motivation.

• Experience with graphics stacks.
• Good understanding of networking – TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST.
• Basic understanding of security best practices in IoT or server environments.
• Good communication skills, ideally public speaking experience.
• IoT/Embedded experience – from board and SoC, BMCs, bootloaders and firmware to OS, through apps and services.
• Some experience with Docker/OCI containers/K8s.

• Fully remote working environment – we've been working remotely since 2004.
• Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 per annum.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Parental leave.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at sprints.
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer.