Linux Software Engineer - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon (Fully Remote)

Canonical; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Annual review

Learning budget

Parental leave

Wellness platform

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Canonical seeks a software engineer to advance Ubuntu across next-generation silicon and hardware platforms. You will develop, maintain, and optimize Linux software across the full stack, enabling new architectures, packages, and security technologies.

Proficiency in C, C++, and Python is essential, with experience in Linux packaging and open source collaboration. This remote-first role offers a learning budget and travel opportunities as part of the growth package.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C, C++, and Python with strong engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with Linux packaging, open source, and hardware enablement.
• Familiarity with open source workflows and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize Linux software across the full stack.
• Enable new architectures, packages, and security technologies.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Tools

Linux packaging

Job description

• Advancing Ubuntu across next-generation silicon and hardware platforms.
• Collaborating with global partners on AI, graphics, networking, and more.

What You'll Do:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize Linux software across the full stack.
• Enable new architectures, packages, and security technologies.

What We're Looking For:

• Proficiency in C, C++, and Python with strong engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with Linux packaging, open source, and hardware enablement.
• Performance bonus, annual review, and learning budget.
• Parental leave, wellness platform, and travel opportunities.

Canonical

They develop and maintain Ubuntu across next-generation silicon and hardware platforms, collaborating with global technology partners. The team works in a globally distributed, remote-first environment with a strong focus on open source and engineering excellence.