Linux Devices Software Engineer

Linux Devices Software Engineer role at Canonical

Location:

remote roles open in every time zone.

We are hiring Linux software engineers who work on low‑level system technology for autonomous devices on x86, ARM or RISC‑V silicon. We build Ubuntu Core and other embedded solutions, partnering with leading silicon companies and OEMs to optimise the Ubuntu experience on hardware. You will contribute high‑quality design, code and technical leadership while working with the open‑source community.

• Work with the latest Linux kernel and open‑source technologies
• Deliver Ubuntu for the latest IoT and server‑class hardware platforms
• Integrate and maintain device‑oriented software stacks
• Write high‑quality, well‑designed software
• Collaborate proactively with globally distributed teams
• Display technical leadership internally and within external communities
• Help customers ship apps and SDKs on Ubuntu
• Build device OS images with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server
• Optimise the Ubuntu kernel and libraries for silicon‑specific capabilities
• Fund debug issues and produce high‑quality code to fix them
• Contribute to technical documentation
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on good solutions
• Participate as technical lead on complex customer engagements across cloud to edge
• Work usually from home, with global travel 2‑4 weeks for company events

• Exceptional academic track record называ ודשג אלח).
• Drive and a track record of going above‑and‑beyond expectations
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path
• Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
• Passion for Linux or embedded systems software (e.g., kernel, graphics, Yocto)
• Fluency in at least one of Golang, C, C++ or Rust
• Professional written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility and accountability
• Passion, thoughtfulness and self‑motivation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Result‑oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each

• Experience with Debian/Ubuntu or other distro packaging
• Understanding of build systems and tool chains, including for cross‑compilation
• Experience with firmware, U‑Boot, UEFI, ACPI, DSDT or boot loaders
• Experience with power management on PCI ASPM, SATA ALPM, low‑power profiles
• Computer architecture knowledge ספקׇx86, ARM, RISC‑V
• Experience in board design, bring‑ demos, and validation
• Experience with electrical engineering design tools (schematic capture, layout)
• pakeface with Ubuntu development model
• Performance engineering and security experience
• Shell or Python scripting skills

• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. We publish Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects, and fatti platform for AI, IoT and the cloud. We recruit globally and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since 2004.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspective and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Software Development