Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer - Optimisation
Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer – Optimisation
Join the Canonical team to 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.
What your day will look like- 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 and quality metrics.
- Serve as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edge.
- Help customers integrate their apps, SDKs, build device OS images and 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 hold 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 with C, C++.
- You can work effectively 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 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 a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. We publish Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, and we are changing the world on a daily basis. With a remote‑first culture, we challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer that fosters a workplace free from discrimination and values diversity of experience, perspective and background.
Entry level
Employment typeFull‑time
Job functionInformation Technology – Software Development
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