Senior Embedded Linux Optimisation Engineer - Remote

Canonical Ltd.; Kuwait City; Remote; KWD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

2,000 USD learning budget per year

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Holiday leave

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Travel opportunities for team events

Priority travel upgrades

Job summary

Canonical is seeking a technically skilled engineer to design and implement Ubuntu integrations across IoT and server-class hardware. You will collaborate with silicon partners to optimize the Ubuntu experience and lead technical engagements from cloud to edge.

The role requires hands-on work with C/C++, Linux packaging, and open-source ecosystems, while thriving in a globally distributed team and remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM or similar.
• Experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto).
• Experience with open source communities and licences.
• Experience with C and C++.
• Ability to work in a globally distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Ubuntu integration for IoT and server hardware.
• Collaborate with partners to deliver an optimized Ubuntu experience.
• Take a holistic approach to Ubuntu across platform inputs, testing, and quality metrics.
• Lead as a technical authority on complex customer engagements from cloud to edge.
• Assist customers in integrating apps, SDKs, and building OS images for Ubuntu Core/Desktop/Server.
• Work with advanced OS and application technologies in enterprise environments.

Skills

C

C++

Open source

Distributed team

Networking basics

Docker/K8s

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or STEM

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Canonical is seeking a technically skilled engineer to design and implement Ubuntu integrations across IoT and server-class hardware. You will collaborate with silicon partners to optimize the Ubuntu experience and lead technical engagements from cloud to edge.

The role requires hands-on work with C/C++, Linux packaging, and open-source ecosystems, while thriving in a globally distributed team and remote setting.