Ubuntu Core Software Engineer

Canonical; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a passionate Ubuntu Core Software Engineer to redefine the Linux experience in embedded environments. This role focuses on developing a secure and updatable operating system for IoT applications, requiring a strong foundation in low-level systems and Linux. You will be part of a dynamic team, contributing to robust solutions across various fields, including automotive and aviation. If you're excited about open source and eager to enhance developer experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us in shaping the future of technology in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills in low-level operating systems and kernels.
• Experience with Linux-capable devices and security features.

Responsibilities

• Integrate bootloaders and maintain gadget snaps.
• Write high-quality code and debug system-level issues.
• Collaborate with a distributed team and review code.

Skills

C

Golang

Shell scripting

Linux

Device firmware

Debugging

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

STEM degree

Tools

Raspberry Pi

Yocto

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About the role

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 strong technical skills in low-level operating systems, kernels, and device firmware.

Our mission is to enable building robust solutions across various fields such as IoT, automotive, and aviation using a next-generation secure embedded Linux OS. We focus on device recovery mechanisms that simplify and standardize field operations for heterogeneous device fleets.

Your responsibilities

• Integrate diverse bootloaders and maintain gadget snaps.
• Write high-quality code with unit tests to develop new features.
• Debug Linux system-level issues and provide fixes.
• Collaborate with a distributed team proactively.
• Review code from other engineers.
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on solutions.
• Work remotely with global travel 2-4 times annually for internal and external events.

Qualifications and skills

• Passion for technology and teamwork.
• Curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable.
• Soft skills: passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, self-motivated.
• Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related fields.
• Experience with C or Golang, Shell scripting.
• Solid understanding of Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu.
• Experience with Linux-capable devices like Raspberry Pi.
• Knowledge or interest in low-level systems and security features such as bootloaders, systemd, Linux security modules (TPM, FDE, LUKS, HSM).
• Optional: Experience with Yocto.

About Canonical

Canonical is a growing international software company working with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, the world's leading free software platform. We help businesses reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance security with Ubuntu.

We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing different experiences and backgrounds, and ensure fair consideration of all applications.