Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer – Optimisation
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.
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, and 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, and optimise applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop, and Server.
- 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 and C++.
- Self‑disciplined and motivated to work in a globally distributed team.
- 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/Kubernetes.
- Fully remote working environment.
- Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 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 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 on a daily basis. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004.
We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence – in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.
Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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