Remote Linux Engineer for Next-Gen Silicon on Ubuntu

Canonical Ltd.; Auckland; Remote; NZD 216,000 - 324,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Learning budget

Annual bonus program

Travel opportunities

Wellness platform

Job summary

Canonical is seeking open-source enthusiasts to work across the full Linux stack to optimize Ubuntu for new silicon technologies. You will collaborate with distributed teams worldwide to ensure high-quality software and a seamless user experience for Ubuntu users.

The role focuses on silicon enablement, AI stacks, and secure packaging across platforms. Expect remote work with 2–4 weeks of global travel for internal events and strong open-source collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong fundamentals in C, C++ and Python
• Experience or interest in learning Linux distribution packaging
• Experience or interest in open source maintenance or contribution and licences
• Fundamental understanding of package management and dependency resolution

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a distributed team to deliver Ubuntu and related silicon optimizations
• Evaluate contributions from other engineers to maintain high-quality software standards
• Shape the future of Ubuntu through new ideas and advising on other work
• Collaborate with Ubuntu, Debian communities, upstream projects and customers
• Debug open source code and team-maintained code
• Assist customers to integrate apps, SDKs and build OS images across Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server
• Maintain Ubuntu silicon features and silicon-optimized packages across platforms

Skills

C

C++

Python

Job description

Canonical is seeking open-source enthusiasts to work across the full Linux stack to optimize Ubuntu for new silicon technologies. You will collaborate with distributed teams worldwide to ensure high-quality software and a seamless user experience for Ubuntu users.

The role focuses on silicon enablement, AI stacks, and secure packaging across platforms. Expect remote work with 2–4 weeks of global travel for internal events and strong open-source collaboration.