Senior Software Engineer - Embedded & Desktop Linux Optimisation at Canonical

Job Summary

• Work across the full Linux stack from kernel through networking, virtualization and graphics 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 Server, 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.

What You'll Do

• 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.
• Joining Canonical, you will partner with bright minds from all over the world, and work with an exciting set of new technologies in a fast growing company with a truly unique and ambitious vision to build a better platform with free software. You will work with customers on exciting IoT and server platforms and technologies, built to support different verticals: from robots to data centers, from telco to retail.

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM or a similar field
• You love technology and working with brilliant people
• You have experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto)
• You have experience working with open source communities and licences
• You have experience working with C, C++
• You can work in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation.

Nice to Have:

• 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

What Canonical Offers

• Learning and development opportunities
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual leave
• Priority Pass for travel.