Senior Ubuntu Embedded IoT System Engineer

Canonical; Finland; On-site; EUR 27,230 - 49,014; Full time

Job summary

Canonical is seeking a Senior Ubuntu Embedded IoT System Engineer to develop and optimize Ubuntu for embedded IoT hardware, working with silicon and OEM partners. You will integrate and debug platforms, write drivers and bootloader code, perform system testing, and collaborate across hardware, firmware, and product teams while traveling internationally for site visits and testing.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, hands-on silicon bring-up, and delivering robust software on

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Linux system development and embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C and Python programming languages.
• Knowledge of hardware platform bring-up, boot processes, and device driver development.
• Experience working with silicon vendors and OEM partners is a plus.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a cross-functional, geographically distributed team.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize Ubuntu for embedded IoT devices.
• Integrate and debug hardware platforms with silicon partners and OEM hardware.
• Write and maintain device drivers, bootloader code, and hardware bring-up scripts.
• Perform system-level testing and performance tuning on target devices.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and product teams for seamless integration.
• Travel internationally for site visits, partner meetings, and onsite testing.

Skills

Linux system development

Embedded systems

C programming

Python programming

Device driver development

Hardware bring-up

Job description

Senior Ubuntu Embedded IoT System Engineer – Taipei, Taiwan

Canonical is hiring a Senior Ubuntu Embedded IoT System Engineer to develop and optimize Ubuntu for IoT hardware, working with silicon and OEM partners.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance the Ubuntu operating system for embedded IoT devices.
• Integrate and debug hardware platforms, including silicon partners and OEM hardware.
• Write and maintain device drivers, bootloader code, and hardware bring‑up scripts.
• Perform system‑level testing and performance tuning on target devices.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and product teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Travel internationally as required to conduct site visits, partner meetings, and onsite testing.

Qualifications:

• Strong experience with Linux system development and embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C and Python programming languages.
• Knowledge of hardware platform bring‑up, boot processes, and device driver development.
• Experience working with silicon vendors and OEM partners is a plus.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a cross‑functional, geographically distributed team.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.

Canonical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.