Linux Software Engineer for Next-Gen Silicon on Ubuntu

Canonical Ltd.; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning budget

Annual compensation review

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Canonical is seeking open-source enthusiasts to join the Partner Engineering team in a globally remote role. You will work across the full Linux stack to optimize Ubuntu for new silicon, AI stacks, and confidential computing.

You will collaborate with teams and customers, contributing to silicon feature maintenance and package optimization across platforms. This role involves 2–4 weeks of in-person travel for internal events and requires strong programming fundamentals, a passion for open

Qualifications

• Strong fundamentals in C, C++ and Python.
• Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or compelling alternative path.
• Experience or interest in Linux distribution packaging and open source maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a distributed team to deliver high-quality Ubuntu silicon support.
• Contribute to optimization of Ubuntu for new silicon architectures and AI stacks.
• Assist customers in integrating their apps and SDKs with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Education

Undergraduate degree in a technical subject

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux packaging

Job description

Canonical is seeking open-source enthusiasts to join the Partner Engineering team in a globally remote role. You will work across the full Linux stack to optimize Ubuntu for new silicon, AI stacks, and confidential computing.

You will collaborate with teams and customers, contributing to silicon feature maintenance and package optimization across platforms. This role involves 2–4 weeks of in-person travel for internal events and requires strong programming fundamentals, a passion for open