Canonical

Linux Devices Software Engineer

Canonical

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Anywhere in the World

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About the role

  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
LinuxDebianUbuntuGolangCC++Rustembedded systems softwarekernelYocto
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscuriosityflexibilityaccountabilityself-motivationcommunication skillspresentation skillsresult-orienteddrivethoughtfulness