Linux Software Engineer

Linux Software Engineer – Ubuntu for Next‑Gen Silicon Join to apply for the Linux Software Engineer – Ubuntu for Next‑Gen Silicon (multiple roles and seniority levels) role at Canonical. 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 public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. We partner with leading public cloud and silicon providers and other industry leaders. The role is a globally remote position within Canonical’s Partner Engineering Team that works with silicon companies to optimize Ubuntu for new silicon technologies, including AI stacks, confidential computing, networking, virtualization and containerization. Responsibilities 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 by proposing new ideas and advising on work being done elsewhere. Collaborate with the Ubuntu and Debian communities, upstream projects and commercially supported customers. Debug issues in open‑source and team‑maintained code. Help customers integrate apps, SDKs, build OS images and optimise applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server. Maintain Ubuntu, silicon features and silicon‑optimised packages across platforms such as servers, HPC and AI systems, IoT devices, PCs, SmartNICs and automotive systems. Work with teams on AI stacks, graphics, audio and multimedia stacks, virtualization and containers, hardware enablement stacks, new architectures, package management, and platform security. Work from home with global travel for internal events (2 to 4 weeks per year). Qualifications Exceptional academic track record from high school and university. Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about an alternative path. Strong interest in technology and enthusiasm for working with brilliant people. Curious, flexible, articulate, accountable and self‑motivated. Strong fundamentals in C, C++ and Python. Experience or interest in Linux distribution packaging. Experience or interest in open‑source maintenance or contribution and licensing. Fundamental understanding of package management and dependency resolution. Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring Experience with graphics, audio or multimedia stacks. Experience with virtualization and containers (Docker, OCI, Kubernetes). Experience with hardware enablement for platforms and devices such as SmartNICs, NVMe storage, GPUs, audio components and sensors. Experience in performance optimisation. Experience in toolchain development and maintenance. Experience with networking protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST). Experience with security best practices. Experience in 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 and wellness platform. Opportunities 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 move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects, Canonical is shaping the world of AI, IoT and cloud. We recruit globally and set a very high standard for new talent. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, challenging you to think differently, work smarter, and raise your game. Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination and valuing diversity of experience, perspective and background. Whatever your identity, we give your application fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr