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 used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. The company has 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and operates primarily as a remote‑first organization. Location: This is a globally remote role. Role Overview Canonical’s Partner Engineering Team is looking for open‑source enthusiasts to work across the full Linux stack to ensure new silicon technologies such as hardware accelerators, AI stacks, confidential computing, networking, virtualization, and containerization stacks are optimized for new silicon. Partner Engineering works closely with worldwide silicon companies to optimize Ubuntu for brands ranging from x86, ARM, RISC‑V, PowerPC to s390x architectures. 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 teams in the Ubuntu and Debian communities, upstream projects, and commercially supported customers. Debug issues in open‑source and team‑maintained code. Help customers integrate their apps, SDKs, build OS images, and optimize 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 optimised toolchains. Package management and dependencies. Platform security (secure boot, full‑disk encryption, Ubuntu Core, confidential computing). Work from home with global travel of 2 to 4 weeks for internal events. Qualifications Exceptional academic track record from high school and university. Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path. Love of technology and working with brilliant people. Curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable. Passion for building partnerships with diverse internal and external groups. Strong fundamentals in C, C++, and Python. Experience or interest in 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. Virtualisation and containers (Docker, OCI, Kubernetes). Hardware enablement for platforms and devices, including SmartNICs, NVMe storage, GPUs, audio components, and sensors. Performance optimisation. 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. What We Offer 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. Team Member Assistance Programme & 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 publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world daily. We recruit globally and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives and backgrounds create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr