Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer - Optimisation
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Overview
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 and problem-solving, challenging yet 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 silicon companies to integrate next-generation features and performance enhancements for upcoming hardware.
Location: Globally remote
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, 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
Joining Canonical, you will partner with bright minds from all over the world, and work with an exciting set of new technologies in a fast growing company with a unique and ambitious vision to build a better platform with free software.
You will work with customers on IoT and server platforms and technologies, built to support different verticals: from robots to data centers, from telco to retail.
What we are looking for in you
- You love technology and working with brilliant people
- 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++
- Ability to work in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation
Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring
- Experience with graphics stacks
- 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 – board and SoC, BMCs, bootloaders and firmware to OS, through apps and services
- Some experience with Docker/OCI containers/K8s
What we offer you
- 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
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of open source.
As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we are changing the world on a daily basis.
We recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company.
Canonical has been a remote-first company since 2004.
We value excellence and continuous learning.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer.
We 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.
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