Remote Linux Software Engineer for Next-Gen Silicon

Canonical Ltd.; Singapore; Remote; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning budget

Annual raise

Travel opportunities

Wellness program

Remote-first

Job summary

Canonical Ltd. is seeking open-source enthusiasts for a globally remote Partner Engineering role. You will work across the full Linux stack to optimize Ubuntu for new silicon, collaborating with distributed teams, upstream projects, and customers.

The role involves frequent travel for internal events and a strong emphasis on high-quality, secure software. You should have a strong C/C++/Python background, interest in Linux packaging, and a passion for open source.

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
• Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your path.
• You love technology and working with brilliant people.
• You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable.
• You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated.
• You value building partnerships with diverse internal and external groups.
• 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 licenses.
• Fundamental understanding of package management and dependency resolution.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating proactively within a distributed team.
• Fostering a software ecosystem with seamless user experience for all Ubuntu users.
• Evaluating contributions of other engineers to maintain high-quality software standards.
• Playing a role in shaping the future of Ubuntu via new ideas and advising on work elsewhere.
• Collaborating with other teams in the Ubuntu and Debian communities, upstream projects, and customers.
• Debugging issues on open source code and team maintained code.
• Helping customers to integrate their apps, SDKs, build OS images, optimize applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server.
• Maintaining Ubuntu, silicon features, and silicon-optimized packages across platforms and technologies.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Education

Undergraduate degree in a technical subject

Tools

Linux packaging

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Canonical Ltd. is seeking open-source enthusiasts for a globally remote Partner Engineering role. You will work across the full Linux stack to optimize Ubuntu for new silicon, collaborating with distributed teams, upstream projects, and customers.

The role involves frequent travel for internal events and a strong emphasis on high-quality, secure software. You should have a strong C/C++/Python background, interest in Linux packaging, and a passion for open source.