Linux Integration Engineer - Remote Position at Canonical

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Linux Integration Engineer to join our team at Canonical. This is a fully remote position where you will work across the full Linux stack, from kernel through networking, virtualization, and graphics, to optimize Ubuntu, the world's most widely used Linux desktop and server, for the latest silicon. As a Linux Integration Engineer remote, you will partner with specialist engineers from major silicon companies to integrate next-generation features and performance enhancements for upcoming hardware.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT desktop and server-class hardware platforms and software stacks.
• Collaborate 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, and quality metrics.
• Participate as a 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

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field.
• Experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto).
• Experience working with open source communities and licenses.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C, and C++.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with server technologies, including UEFI firmware, GPU computing, RDMA/Infiniband, and virtualization stacks.
• Good understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DHCP, and HTTP/REST.
• Basic understanding of security best practices in IoT or server environments.
• Experience with CI automation platforms such as GitHub.
• Familiarity with performance benchmarking and profiling.
• Some experience with Docker/OCI containers/Kubernetes.

What We Offer

• Learning and development opportunities with a personal budget of $2,000 per annum.
• Annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
• Fully remote working environment with flexible hours.
• Annual leave and parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Priority Pass for travel.
• Opportunities to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'.

Joining Canonical means working with bright minds from all over the world and engaging with exciting technologies in a fast-growing company. If you are passionate about technology and want to make a meaningful impact, apply now for the Linux Integration Engineer remote position!