Canonical is hiring a
Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer in Worldwide

Summary

The job is a globally remote Linux stack optimizer role at Canonical focusing on Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms. The role involves working with partners to deliver an optimized Ubuntu experience, taking a holistic approach to the Ubuntu experience on partner platforms, participating in complex customer engagements, and helping customers integrate their apps with Ubuntu.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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, optimize applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Base pay depending on various factors including geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills
• Additional benefits may apply depending on the work location
• Fully remote working environment
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD 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