Linux Platform Integration Specialist

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Canonical Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Platform Integration Specialist to join our team at Canonical. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for optimizing Ubuntu for the latest silicon and working with partners to deliver an exceptional user experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT desktop and server-class hardware platforms and software stacks
  • Work with partners to deliver an optimized, 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 customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edge
  • Help our partners integrate their apps, SDKs, build device OS images, and 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
  • You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM, or similar
  • You have experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto)
  • You have experience working with open source communities and licenses
  • You have experience working with Python, C, C++
  • You can work in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation

Nice to Have

  • Experience with server technologies, including UEFI firmware, GPU computing, RDMA/Infiniband, and virtualization stacks
  • Experience with graphics stacks
  • Good understanding of networking - TCP/IP, DHCP
  • 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
  • Experience working with CI automation platforms such as GitHub
  • Experience with performance benchmarking and profiling
  • Some experience with Docker/OCI containers/K8s

About Canonical

Canonical is a fast-growing company with a unique and ambitious vision to build a better platform with free software. We partner with bright minds from all over the world to work with exciting IoT, desktop, and server platforms and technologies, built to support different verticals: from robots to data centers, from telco to retail, as well as automotive.

What We Offer

  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Annual compensation review
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual leave
  • Priority Pass for travel

What We Are Looking For

  • You love technology and working with brilliant people
  • You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM, or similar
  • You have experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto)
  • You have experience working with open source communities and licenses
  • You have experience working with Python, C, C++
  • You can work in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and talented individual who is passionate about technology and working with brilliant people, please submit your application.



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