Remote Linux Engineer for Next-Gen Silicon & AI Stacks

Canonical Ltd.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning budget USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Travel opportunities for events

Job summary

Canonical is seeking open-source enthusiasts for a globally remote Partner Engineering role. You will work across the Linux stack to optimize Ubuntu for new silicons, collaborate with distributed teams, and ensure seamless user experiences for Ubuntu users.

You will contribute to silicon enablement, packaging, and collaboration with upstream and Debian communities while helping customers integrate apps and build OS images across Ubuntu Core, Desktop, and Server.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a distributed team to optimize Ubuntu on new silicon.
• Maintain silicon features and packages across platforms and technologies.
• Engage with upstream projects, Debian community, and customers to ensure quality.
• Help customers integrate apps, SDKs, and OS images with Ubuntu Core/Desktop/Server.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Linux basics

Education

Undergraduate degree in a technical subject

Tools

Ubuntu packaging

Docker

Kubernetes

OCI/Container stacks

Job description

Canonical is seeking open-source enthusiasts for a globally remote Partner Engineering role. You will work across the Linux stack to optimize Ubuntu for new silicons, collaborate with distributed teams, and ensure seamless user experiences for Ubuntu users.

You will contribute to silicon enablement, packaging, and collaboration with upstream and Debian communities while helping customers integrate apps and build OS images across Ubuntu Core, Desktop, and Server.