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Software Engineer for Ubuntu and Embedded Linux

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Canonical Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Linux Software Engineer to join our team at Canonical. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software for our embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work with the latest Linux kernel, RTOS, and open source technologies to deliver Ubuntu for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms.
  • Integrate and maintain device-oriented software stacks, write high-quality, well-designed software, and collaborate proactively with other globally distributed teams.
  • Display technical leadership internally and within our external communities, help our customers ship their apps and SDKs on Ubuntu, and build device OS images with Ubuntu Core, Desktop, and Server.
  • Optimise the Ubuntu kernel and libraries for silicon-specific capabilities, debug issues, and produce high-quality code to fix them.
  • Contribute to technical documentation to make it the best of its kind, discuss ideas, and collaborate on finding good solutions.
  • Participate as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edge.
Requirements
  • An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
  • Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations.
  • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path.
  • Passion for embedded systems software (e.g. kernel, graphics, Yocto, RTOS).
  • Fluency in at least one of Golang, C, C++, or Rust.
  • Professional written and spoken English.
  • Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
  • Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments.
  • Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with Debian/Ubuntu or other distro packaging.
  • Understanding of build systems and toolchains, including for cross-compilation.
  • Experience with firmware, uboot, UEFI, ACPI, DSDT, or boot loaders.
  • Experience with power management on PCI ASPM, SATA ALPM, low power profiles.
  • Computer architecture knowledge of x86, ARM, RISC-V.
  • Experience in board design, bring up, and validation.
  • Experience with electrical engineering design tools (e.g. schematic capture, layout).
  • Familiarity with Ubuntu development model.
  • Performance engineering and security experience.
  • Shell or Python scripting skills.
About Canonical

Canonical is a leading company in the development of open-source software, particularly in the area of Linux and Ubuntu. We are committed to creating a thriving community of developers and users who can contribute to and benefit from our software.

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.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
  • Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events.