Embedded Linux Senior Software Engineer - Optimisation
Canonical
Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Ireland +5 moreremotePosted 17 days ago
Skill Required
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Key highlights
- Globally remote role
- 2,000USD annual learning and development budget
- Requires Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM or similar
- Requires experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto)
- Requires experience with C and C++
- Eligible for annual bonuses and sales incentives
Role overview
Work across the full Linux stack from kernel through GUI to optimise Ubuntu, the world’s most widely used Linux desktop and server, for the latest silicon. This role is a fast-paced, problem-solving position that involves partnering with specialist engineers from major silicon companies to integrate next-generation features and performance enhancements for upcoming hardware.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms and software stacks
- Work with partners to deliver a delightful, optimised, first class Ubuntu experience on their platforms
- Take a holistic approach to the Ubuntu experience on partner platforms with inputs on technical plans, testing strategy, quality metrics
- Participate as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edge
- Help our customers integrate their apps, SDKs, build device OS images, optimize applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server
- Work with the most advanced operating systems and application technologies available in the enterprise world
Requirements
- You love technology and working with brilliant people
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM or similar
- Experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto)
- Experience working with open source communities and licences
- Experience working with C, C++
- Ability to work in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation
Nice to have
- Experience with graphics stacks
- Good understanding of networking - TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST
- Basic understanding of security best practices in IoT or server environments
- Good communication skills, ideally public speaking experience
- IoT / Embedded experience – from board and SoC, BMCs, bootloaders and firmware to OS, through apps and services
- Some experience with Docker/OCI containers/K8s
Benefits
- Annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation
- Fully remote working environment
- Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at ‘sprints’
- Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
Additional details
- Location: Globally remote
- Canonical is an equal opportunity employer and fosters a workplace free from discrimination
- Base pay depends on various factors including geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills
- Compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across the global workforce
- Additional benefits may apply depending on the work location
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