Remote Linux Engineer — Ubuntu on Next-Gen Silicon

Canonical Ltd.; Santiago; Remote; CLP 117,763,000 - 176,644,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global remote role

Learning budget USD 2,000/year

Travel to events and sprints

Team events and travel perks

Wellness program

Job summary

Canonical Ltd. seeks a globally remote Partner Engineer to work on the full Linux stack, optimizing Ubuntu for new silicon, AI stacks, and secure computing. You will collaborate with a distributed team, contribute to open source, and help customers integrate apps and build OS images.

We value strong C/C++, Python skills, Linux packaging interest, and open source experience. Travel 2–4 weeks annually and a remote-friendly, collaborative culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong fundamentals in C, C++ and Python.
• Interest or experience in Linux distribution packaging.
• Open source maintenance or contribution experience.
• Familiarity with package management and dependencies.
• Academic record in technical subjects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a distributed team across time zones.
• Foster a seamless Ubuntu experience for users.
• Evaluate contributions to keep software high quality.
• Shape Ubuntu's future with new ideas and guidance.
• Collaborate with Ubuntu and Debian communities and customers.
• Debug open source and team-maintained code.
• Help customers integrate apps, SDKs, and optimize OS images.
• Maintain Ubuntu silicon features and silicon-optimized packages.
• Travel 2–4 weeks per year for internal events.

Skills

C, C++

Python

Linux packaging

Open source

Distributed collaboration

Problem solving

Curiosity

Education

Undergraduate technical degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Canonical Ltd. seeks a globally remote Partner Engineer to work on the full Linux stack, optimizing Ubuntu for new silicon, AI stacks, and secure computing. You will collaborate with a distributed team, contribute to open source, and help customers integrate apps and build OS images.

We value strong C/C++, Python skills, Linux packaging interest, and open source experience. Travel 2–4 weeks annually and a remote-friendly, collaborative culture are offered.