Ubuntu Core Software Engineer

Canonical; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Canonical is seeking an Ubuntu Core Software Engineer to enhance the Linux experience in embedded systems. This role involves designing software for various CPU architectures and requires expertise in low-level operating systems and security. Join a leading company in open source innovation and work with a talented global team.

Benefits

Competitive global compensation package

Annual reviews and bonuses

Learning budget

Wellness programs

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with C or Golang, and Shell scripting.
• Solid understanding of Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu.
• Interest in low-level systems and security facilities.

Responsibilities

• Writing high-quality code with unit tests to create new features.
• Debugging Linux system issues and fixing them.
• Collaborating proactively with a distributed team.

Skills

C

Golang

Shell scripting

Linux

Low-level systems

Security facilities

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Yocto

Raspberry Pi

Job description

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a distributed team of 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries. We meet in person 2-4 times a year at interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

We are hiring a Ubuntu Core Software Engineer to redefine the Linux experience in embedded environments with the smallest, most secure, and updatable operating system in the IoT market. This role is ideal for a software engineer passionate about open source, Linux, security, and developer experience. It requires technical expertise in low-level operating systems, kernels, and device firmware.

Our mission is to enable everyone to build robust solutions in fields like IoT, automotive, and aviation using the next-generation secure embedded Linux OS. We focus on reliable, secure device recovery mechanisms to simplify field operations for heterogeneous device fleets.

As part of the Ubuntu Core team, you will design and implement software for various CPU architectures such as ARM, RISC-V, and x86, working on boot mechanisms, bootloaders, storage layouts, device trees, kernels, and services.

Build a rewarding career working with top talent at Canonical, a growing international software company.

Location

This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

The role entails

1. Writing high-quality code with unit tests to create new features
2. Debugging Linux system issues and fixing them with high-quality code
3. Collaborating proactively with a distributed team
4. Reviewing code produced by other engineers
5. Discussing ideas and collaborating on solutions
6. Integrating diverse bootloaders and maintaining gadget snaps
7. Working remotely with global travel 2-4 times a year for events

What we are looking for in you

1. You love technology and working with brilliant people
2. You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
3. You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
4. You hold a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar
5. You have experience with C or Golang, and Shell scripting
6. You have a solid understanding of Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu
7. You have experience with Linux-capable devices like Raspberry Pi
8. You are interested in low-level systems and security facilities such as bootloaders, systemd, Linux security implementations (TPM, FDE, LUKS, HSM), etc.
9. You may have experience with Yocto

What we offer colleagues

We offer a competitive global compensation package, including annual reviews, bonuses, and benefits such as a learning budget, wellness programs, and travel opportunities. Our work environment is distributed, with in-person team sprints twice a year, and we support personal and professional growth.

About Canonical

Canonical leads in open source innovation, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, uphold high standards, and foster a diverse, inclusive workplace. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and learn continuously.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industries: Healthcare, Non-profit, Government