Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer - Optimisation

Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer - Optimisation

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 challenging, requiring resourcefulness, articulation and ability to deliver solutions across PC and IoT technologies. Our teams partner with specialist engineers from major silicon companies to integrate next‑generation features and performance enhancements for upcoming hardware.

Location: Global remote role

• 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 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

• 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 with C, C++
• Can work in a globally distributed team through self‑discipline and self‑motivation

• 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

Fully remote working environment – we’ve been working remotely since 2004!

• 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

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm 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. We recruit globally, maintain high standards and expect excellence. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since 2004.

Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination and give fair consideration to all applicants.

Entry level

Full‑time

Information Technology

Software Development