Ubuntu Core Software Engineer

Canonical; Montreal; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Ubuntu Core Software Engineer, where you will redefine the Linux experience in embedded environments. This role is perfect for a software engineer passionate about open source software and security. You will design and implement software across various CPU architectures, work on boot mechanisms, and collaborate with a talented team. With opportunities for global travel and a commitment to diversity, this is an exciting chance to contribute to innovative solutions in IoT, automotive, and aviation sectors. Embrace the challenge and grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Work from home

Global travel opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience with C or Golang and Shell scripting is essential.
• Solid understanding of Linux and modern GNU/Linux distributions, preferably Debian or Ubuntu.

Responsibilities

• Integrate diverse bootloaders and maintain gadget snaps.
• Write high-quality code with unit tests for new features.
• Debug Linux system issues and develop fixes.

Skills

C

Golang

Shell scripting

Linux

GNU/Linux distributions

Bootloaders

Linux security implementations

Education

Bachelor in Computer Science

Equivalent in STEM

Tools

Yocto

Systemd

udev

initrd

Graphics

Job description

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Redefine the Linux experience in embedded environments with the smallest, most secure, and updatable operating system in the IoT market. This role is ideal for a software engineer passionate about open source software, Linux, security, and developer experience. It requires a high level of technical skill with low-level operating systems, kernel, and device firmware.

Our mission is to enable everyone to build robust solutions across various fields including IoT, automotive, and aviation using the next-generation secure embedded Linux OS. We focus on device recovery mechanisms that simplify and standardize field operations for heterogeneous device fleets.

As a member of the Ubuntu Core team, you'll design and implement software across CPU architectures such as ARM, RISC-V, and x86, working on boot mechanisms, bootloaders, storage layout, device trees, kernel, and services.

Build a rewarding career working with top talent at Canonical, a growing international software company.

What you'll do

1. Integrate diverse bootloaders and maintain gadget snaps
2. Write high-quality code with unit tests for new features
3. Debug Linux system issues and develop fixes
4. Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
5. Review code from other engineers
6. Discuss ideas and find optimal solutions
7. Work from home with global travel 2-4 times a year for events

Who you are

• You love technology and working with talented people
• You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
• You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
• You hold a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar
• You have experience with C or Golang, and Shell scripting
• You have a solid understanding of Linux and modern GNU/Linux distributions, preferably Debian or Ubuntu
• You have personal or professional experience with Linux-capable devices like Raspberry Pi
• You have experience or interest in low-level systems and security features such as:
• Bootloaders in ARM and x86, e.g., piboot, uboot, grub-uefi
• Systemd, udev, initrd, graphics
• OS firmware daemons and CLI applications
• Linux security implementations like TPM, FDE, LUKS, HSM
• You may have knowledge of Yocto

About Canonical

Canonical is a growing international software company collaborating with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, "the world's best free software platform." Our services help businesses reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance security with Ubuntu.

We foster a workplace free from discrimination, valuing diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds. We consider all applications fairly regardless of your identity.