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 fast‑paced, problem‑solving and exciting. The right candidate is resourceful, articulate and can deliver solutions across PC and IoT technologies. Teams partner with major silicon companies to integrate next‑generation features and performance enhancements for upcoming hardware.

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM or similar
• Experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto)
• Experience working with open source communities and licences
• Experience working with C, C++
• 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
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000
  
  USD 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. 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.