Ubuntu Core Software Engineer

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Canonical Full time

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.We are hiring a Ubuntu Core Software Engineer to redefine the Linux experience in the embedded environments with the smallest, most secure, and updatable operating system in the IoT market. This is an opportunity for a software engineer passionate about open source software, Linux, security, and the developer experience.Our mission is to allow everyone to build robust solutions in various fields including but not limited to IoT, automotive, and aviation using the next generation secure embedded Linux operating system in a simple solution. We define a reliable and secure set of device recovery mechanisms that enable device manufacturers to simplify and standardise the field operations for fleets of heterogeneous appliances.As an Ubuntu Core team member, you'll be designing and implementing software that runs on various CPU architectures, such as ARM, RISC-V, and X86. You will work on boot mechanisms, bootloaders, storage partition layout, device trees, kernel and services.Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.The role entailsWrite high quality code with unit tests to create new featuresDebug Linux system level issues and produce high quality code to fix themCollaborate proactively with a distributed teamReview code produced by other engineersDiscuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutionsIntegrate diverse bootloaders and maintain gadget snapsWork from home with global travel 2 to 4 times a year for internal and external eventsWhat we are looking for in youYou love technology and working with brilliant peopleYou are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountableYou value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivatedYou have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degreeYou have experience with C or Golang, and ShellYou have a solid understanding of Linux and a modern GNU/Linux distribution, Debian or Ubuntu preferredYou have personal or professional experience with Linux-capable devices such as Raspberry PiYou have interest in learning or experience in one or more low-level systems and security facilities such as:Bootloaders in ARM and X86, such as piboot, uboot, grub-uefiSystemd and units, udev, initrd, graphicsOS level firmware daemons and CLI applicationsLinux security implementations - TPM, FDE, LUKS, HSM, etc.What we offer colleaguesDistributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveTeam Member Assistance Program & Wellness PlatformOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company eventsCanonical 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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