Linux Devices Software Engineer

🕒 April 1

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Canonical

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2004

Open Source • Cloud • AI

Canonical is the company behind Ubuntu, the world's most popular open-source operating system, which provides fast, modern, and secure Linux solutions for desktops, servers, and cloud environments. They offer a comprehensive set of products and services, including Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Server, cloud solutions such as OpenStack, and tools for managing containerized applications with Kubernetes. Canonical focuses on making open-source technology reliable and accessible across various industries, from IoT and AI to enterprise infrastructure.

📋 Description

• Apply here for all engineering teams at Canonical who work on low-level system technology on autonomous devices across all seniority levels. • Work with the latest Linux kernel and open source technologies • Deliver Ubuntu for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms • Integrate and maintain device-oriented software stacks • Write high-quality, well-designed software • Collaborate proactively with other globally distributed teams • Display technical leadership internally and within our external communities • Help our customers ship their apps and SDKs on Ubuntu • Build device OS images with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server • Optimise the Ubuntu kernel and libraries for silicon-specific capabilities • Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them • Contribute to technical documentation to make it the best of its kind • Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions • Participate as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edge • Work usually from home, with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for company events

🎯 Requirements

• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university • Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path • Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) • Passion for Linux or embedded systems software (e.g. kernel, graphics, Yocto) • Fluency in at least one of Golang, C, C++, or Rust • Professional written and spoken English • Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability • Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments • Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each

🏖️ Benefits

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person • Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year • Annual compensation review • Recognition rewards • Annual holiday leave • Maternity and paternity leave • Employee Assistance Programme • Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues • Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events