Canonical is seeking an Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer - Optimisation to work across the full Linux stack, from kernel through GUI, to optimize Ubuntu for the latest silicon. 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 and server-class hardware platforms and software stacks.
- Work with partners to deliver a delightful, 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 complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edge.
- Help customers integrate their apps, SDKs, build device OS images, and optimize applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop, and Server.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field.
- Experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto).
- Experience working with open source communities and licenses.
- Experience working with C, C++.
- Ability to work in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation.
Nice to Have
- Experience with graphics stacks.
- Good understanding of networking - TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST.
- 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.
- Some experience with Docker/OCI containers/K8s.
Technical Stack
- Linux, Ubuntu, C, C++, Debian, RPM, Yocto, Docker, OCI containers, K8s
Team & Environment
You will join a globally distributed team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Fully remote working environment.
- Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 USD per annum.
- Annual compensation review.
- Recognition rewards.
- Annual holiday leave.
- Parental Leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at ‘sprints’.
- Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote, global position. Specific locations include Asia Pacific and Hyderabad.
Canonical 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. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.






