Embedded Linux Senior Software Engineer - Optimisation

Canonical · Remote (Worldwide) · Devices Engineering

senior software engineering Embedded Software Engineer ic Bachelor's Remote

About this role

Canonical is hiring a senior-level Embedded Software Engineer in the software engineering function as a remote position. The posting calls out experience with C, Kubernetes, Docker, Linux. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role
Embedded Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Remote (Worldwide)
Work mode
Remote
Education
Bachelor's degree
Department
Devices Engineering
AI Summary
Senior Embedded Software Engineer optimizing Ubuntu across the full Linux stack for latest silicon platforms. Design and implement Ubuntu integration for IoT and server hardware, partner with silicon companies on next-generation features. Requires Linux packaging experience, C/C++ proficiency, and open source community involvement.
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Job description

from Canonical careers

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 a fast-paced, problem-solving role that’s challenging yet very exciting. The right candidate must be resourceful, articulate, and able to deliver on a wide variety of 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: This is a Globally remote role

What your day will look like

  • 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
  • Work with the most advanced operating systems and application technologies available in the enterprise world.
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