Linux Software Engineer

pCanonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. /p pThe company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. /p pCanonical’s Partner Engineering Team is looking for open-source enthusiasts to work across the full Linux stack to ensure new silicon technologies, such as new hardware accelerators, AI stacks, confidential computing, networking, virtualization, and containerization stacks, are optimized for new silicons. Partner Engineering works closely with worldwide silicon companies to optimize Ubuntu for their new silicon, from x86, ARM, RISC-V, PowerPC and s390x architectures.

Location:
This is a Globally remote role. The role entails /p ul liCollaborating proactively within a distributed team /li liFostering a software ecosystem with seamless user experience for all Ubuntu users /li liEvaluating contributions of other engineers to maintain high-quality software standards. /li liPlaying a role in shaping the future of Ubuntu via both
- new ideas in your areas of interest and advising on work being done elsewhere /li liCollaborating with other teams in the Ubuntu and Debian communities, with upstream projects, and commercially supported customers /li liDebugging issues on open source code and team maintained code. /li liHelping our our customers to integrate their apps, SDKs, build OS images, optimize applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server /li liWorking with a team to maintain Ubuntu, silicon features, and silicon-optimized packages across platforms and technologies such as: /li ul liServers, HPC and AI systems, IoT devices, PCs, SmartNICs and automotive systems /li liAI stacks /li liGraphics, audio and multimedia stacks /li liVirtualisation and Containers /li liHardware enablement stacks /li liNew architectures, architecture variants and optimized toolchains /li liPackage management and dependencies /li liPlatform security (secure boot, FDE, Ubuntu Core, Confidential Computing) /li /ul liWork from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal events /li /ul h3What we are looking for in you /h3 ul liExceptional academic track record from both high school and university /li liUndergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path /li liYou love technology and working with brilliant people /li liYou are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable /li liYou value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated /li liYou value building partnerships with a diverse set of internal and external groups /li liStrong fundamentals in C, C++ and Python /li liExperience or interest in learning Linux distribution packaging /li liExperience or Interest in open source maintenance or contribution and licenses /li liFundamental understanding of package management and dependency resolution /li /ul h3Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring /h3 ul liExperience with one or more of the following: /li ul liGraphics, audio, or multimedia stacks /li liVirtualization and containers (Docker, OCI, Kubernetes) /li liHardware enablement for platforms and devices, including SmartNICs, NVMe storage, GPUs, audio components, and sensors /li liPerformance optimization /li liToolchain development and maintenance /li liNetworking protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST) /li liSecurity best practices /li liIoT and embedded systems, including board-level hardware, SoCs, BMCs, bootloaders, firmware, operating systems, applications, and services /li /ul /ul h3What

we offer
colleagues /h3 pWe consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay,

we offer
a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally. /p ul liDistributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person /li liPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year /li liAnnual compensation review /li liRecognition rewards /li liAnnual holiday leave /li liMaternity and paternity leave /li liTeam Member Assistance Program Wellness Platform /li liOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues /li li