Linux Software Engineer - Ubuntu -Gen Silicon; and seniority levels

Linux Software Engineer - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon (multiple roles and seniority levels)

Location:

This is a globally remote role.

Join Canonical as a Linux Software Engineer focusing on optimizing Ubuntu for next-generation silicon across x86, ARM, RISC-V, Power

PC, and s390x architectures. We work with silicon vendors to deliver optimized OS images and software stacks for servers, HPC, AI, IoT, PCs, Smart

NICs, and automotive systems.

• Collaborate proactively within a distributed team.
• Foster a seamless user experience for all Ubuntu users by shaping the software ecosystem.
• Evaluate contributions of other engineers to maintain high-quality software standards.
• Shape the future of Ubuntu through new ideas and advising on cross-team work.
• Collaborate with the Ubuntu and Debian communities, upstream projects, and commercially supported customers.
• Debug issues in open-source code and internally maintained code.
• Help customers integrate their apps, SDKs, build OS images, and optimize applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop, and Server.
• Maintain Ubuntu, silicon features, and silicon-optimized packages across platforms such as servers, HPC and AI systems, IoT devices, PCs, Smart
  
  NICs, automotive systems, AI stacks, graphics/audio/multimedia stacks, virtualization, containers, hardware enablement, new architectures and tool chains, package management, dependencies, and platform security.
• Work from home with global travel 2–4 weeks for internal events.

• Exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
• Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative of an alternative path.
• Passion for technology and excellent collaboration skills.
• Curious, flexible, articulate, accountable, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated.
• Strong fundamentals in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience or interest in Linux distribution packaging.
• Experience or interest in open-source maintenance or contribution and open-source licenses.
• Fundamental understanding of package management and dependency resolution.

• Experience with graphics, audio, or multimedia stacks.
• Experience with virtualization and containers (Docker, OCI, Kubernetes).
• Experience in hardware enablement for platforms and devices (Smart
  
  NICs, NVMe, GPUs, audio components, sensors).
• Performance optimization.
• Toolchain development and maintenance.
• Networking protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST).
• Security best practices.
• IoT and embedded systems (board-level hardware, SoCs, BMCs, bootloaders, firmware, OS, applications, services).

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.
• 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 that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world daily. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to 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.