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 not only widely used for cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT, but also partners with leading public cloud and silicon providers. Location: This is a globally remote role. 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 with new ideas in your areas of interest and advise on work in other domains. Collaborate with other teams in the Ubuntu and Debian communities, upstream projects, and commercially supported customers. Debug issues in open‑source code and team‑maintained code. Help customers integrate their apps, SDKs, build OS images, and optimize applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop, and Server. Work with a team to maintain Ubuntu, silicon features, and silicon‑optimized packages across platforms and technologies such as servers, HPC & AI systems, IoT devices, PCs, SmartNICs and automotive systems, AI stacks, graphics, audio and multimedia stacks, virtualization and containers, hardware enablement stacks, new architectures, toolchains, package management, and platform security. Work from home with global travel 2–4 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 your alternative chosen path. Passion for technology and working with brilliant people. Curious, flexible, articulate, accountable, and self‑motivated. Value building partnerships with diverse 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 (SmartNICs, NVMe storage, GPUs, audio components, sensors); performance optimization; toolchain development and maintenance; networking protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST); security best practices; IoT and embedded systems (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 that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects, we are changing the world on a daily basis. 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