Linux Software Engineer

Linux Software Engineer – Ubuntu for Next‑Gen Silicon (multiple roles and seniority levels) Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. You’ll work on optimising Ubuntu for cutting‑edge silicon technologies, including new hardware accelerators, AI stacks, confidential computing, networking, virtualization and containerization stacks, across a variety of architectures (x86, ARM, RISC‑V, PowerPC and s390x). Location: Globally remote – work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal events. Role Collaborate proactively within a distributed team. Foster a software ecosystem with a seamless user experience for all Ubuntu users. Evaluate contributions of other engineers to maintain high‑quality software standards. Shape the future of Ubuntu with new ideas and by advising on work being done elsewhere. Collaborate with other teams in the Ubuntu and Debian communities, upstream projects, and commercially supported customers. Debug issues on open‑source code and team‑maintained code. Help customers integrate their apps, SDKs, build OS images, and optimise applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server. Maintain Ubuntu, silicon features, and silicon‑optimised packages across platforms and technologies such as: Servers, HPC and AI systems, IoT devices, PCs, SmartNICs and automotive systems AI stacks Graphics, audio and multimedia stacks Virtualisation and containers Hardware enablement stacks New architectures, architecture variants and optimized toolchains Package management and dependencies Platform security (secure boot, FDE, Ubuntu Core, Confidential Computing) Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal events. Qualifications Exceptional academic track record from high school through university. Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path. Love technology and working with brilliant people. Curious, flexible, articulate and accountable. Passionate, enterprising, thoughtful and self‑motivated. Value building partnerships with a diverse set of internal and external groups. Strong fundamentals in C, C++ and Python. Experience or interest in learning Linux distribution packaging. Experience or interest in open‑source maintenance or contribution and licenses. Fundamental understanding of package management and dependency resolution. Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring Experience with one or more of the following: Graphics, audio or multimedia stacks Virtualization and containers (Docker, OCI, Kubernetes) Hardware enablement for platforms and devices, including SmartNICs, NVMe storage, GPUs, audio components, and sensors Performance optimization Toolchain development and maintenance Networking protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST) Security best practices IoT and embedded systems, including board‑level hardware, SoCs, BMCs, bootloaders, firmware, operating systems, applications and services Benefits Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints. Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year. Annual compensation review. Recognition rewards. Annual holiday leave. Maternity and paternity leave. Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform. Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues. Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events. About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence – to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004. Equal Opportunity Employer Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr