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 widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world’s leading public cloud and silicon providers and industry leaders in many sectors. Canonical is founder‑led, profitable, and growing. With 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, we have a remote‑first culture; teams meet two to four times yearly in person in interesting locations around the world. Location This is a globally remote role. Work from home with global travel 2–4 weeks per year for internal events. Overview The Partner Engineering Team seeks open‑source enthusiasts to work across the full Linux stack to ensure new silicon technologies—such as new hardware accelerators, AI stacks, confidential computing, networking, virtualization, and containerization stacks—are optimized for next‑generation silicon. Partner Engineering works closely with worldwide silicon companies to optimize Ubuntu for their new silicon platforms (x86, ARM, RISC‑V, PowerPC, s390x). Responsibilities Collaborate proactively within a distributed team. Foster a software ecosystem with seamless user experience for all Ubuntu users. Evaluate contributions of other engineers to maintain high‑quality software standards. Shape the future of Ubuntu through new ideas in your area of interest and by advising on work elsewhere. Collaborate with other teams in 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 optimized toolchains. Package management and dependencies. Platform security (secure boot, FDE, Ubuntu Core, Confidential Computing). Work from home with global travel 2–4 weeks per year for internal events. Qualifications Exceptional academic track record from high school through university. Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path. Loves technology and working with brilliant people. Curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable. Values soft skills; passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self‑motivated. Builds partnerships with a diverse set of 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 licences. 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 (SmartNICs, NVMe storage, GPUs, audio components, sensors). Performance optimisation. 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, OS, applications, services). Benefits 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 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 at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu—one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud—Canonical is changing the world daily. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Canonical is a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr