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Ubuntu Core Software Engineer

Job in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, 55905, USA
Listing for: Canonical
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2025-12-01
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include top public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring an Ubuntu Core Software Engineer to redefine the Linux experience in embedded environments with a secure, updatable operating system for IoT. This role is ideal for someone passionate about open source, Linux, security, and developer experience, with skills in low-level OS, kernel, and device firmware.

Our mission is to enable building robust solutions across IoT, automotive, and aviation using next-generation secure embedded Linux. We focus on device recovery mechanisms that simplify field operations for heterogeneous appliances.

As part of the Ubuntu Core team, you'll work on software for various CPU architectures like ARM, RISC-V, and x86, focusing on boot mechanisms, bootloaders, storage, device trees, kernels, and services.

Build a meaningful career with Canonical, working with top talent in technology.

Location: This role is remote within the EMEA region.

Role responsibilities include:
  • Write high-quality code with unit tests for new features
  • Debug Linux system issues and develop fixes
  • Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
  • Review code from other engineers
  • Discuss ideas and find solutions collaboratively
  • Integrate diverse bootloaders and maintain gadget snaps
  • Work from home with global travel 2-4 times per year
  • Ideal candidate profile:
    • Passionate about technology and teamwork
    • Curious, flexible, articulate, accountable
    • Values soft skills; is passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, self-motivated
    • Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar
    • Experience with C, Golang, Shell
    • Strong understanding of Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu
    • Experience with Linux-capable devices like Raspberry Pi
    • Interest or experience in low-level systems and security (bootloaders, systemd, security features like TPM, FDE, LUKS, HSM)
    • Knowledge of Yocto is a plus
    What we offer:
    • Distributed work environment with biannual in-person sprints
    • USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget
    • Annual compensation review
    • Recognition rewards, holiday leave, parental leave
    • Wellness programs and travel opportunities
    About Canonical:

    Canonical is a pioneer in open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, uphold high standards, and foster a remote-friendly culture since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently and grow professionally.

    We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

    Additional details:
    • Seniority level:
      Entry level
    • Employment type:

      Full-time
    • Job functions:

      Engineering and IT
    • Industries:
      Healthcare, Non-profit, Government
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