Ubuntu Core Software Engineer

Canonical; Kansas City (KS); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Ubuntu Core Software Engineer, innovating the Linux experience for embedded environments. This role involves designing and implementing software across various CPU architectures, focusing on secure and updatable operating systems for IoT. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical skills in Linux and embedded systems, with opportunities for global collaboration and travel.

Benefits

Learning and development budget of USD 2,000/year

Annual compensation review and recognition rewards

Generous leave policies, parental leave, wellness programs

Travel opportunities to meet colleagues

Travel upgrades for company events

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux-capable devices like Raspberry Pi.
• Solid understanding of Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu.
• Interest or experience in low-level systems and security facilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C

Golang

Shell scripting

Linux

Low-level systems

Security facilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM, or related field

Tools

Yocto

Job description

Join us as an Ubuntu Core Software Engineer at Canonical

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 top public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. We are a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and mostly remote roles, meeting in person 2-4 times annually.

We are founder-led, profitable, and growing. We seek a Ubuntu Core Software Engineer to innovate the Linux experience for embedded environments with the smallest, most secure, and updatable operating system in the IoT market. This role is ideal for someone passionate about open source, Linux, security, and developer experience, requiring high technical skill in low-level operating systems, kernels, and device firmware.

Our mission is to enable building robust solutions across IoT, automotive, aviation, and more, using our next-generation secure embedded Linux OS. We focus on reliable device recovery mechanisms to simplify and standardize field operations for diverse appliances.

As part of the Ubuntu Core team, you'll design and implement software across various CPU architectures, including ARM, RISC-V, and x86, working on boot mechanisms, bootloaders, storage, device trees, kernels, and services.

Join Canonical for a rewarding career working with top talent in tech. This role is remote within the EMEA region.

Role responsibilities include:

• Writing high-quality code with unit tests for new features
• Debugging Linux system issues and fixing them
• Collaborating with a distributed team
• Reviewing code from peers
• Discussing ideas and solutions
• Integrating diverse bootloaders and maintaining gadget snaps
• Working from home with global travel 2-4 times a year

Ideal candidates will have:

• A passion for technology and collaboration
• Curiosity, flexibility, articulation, and accountability
• Soft skills such as passion, enterprise mindset, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related field
• Experience with C, Golang, Shell scripting
• Solid understanding of Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu
• Experience with Linux-capable devices like Raspberry Pi
• Interest or experience in low-level systems and security facilities such as bootloaders, systemd, Linux security (TPM, FDE, LUKS, HSM)
• Knowledge of Yocto is a plus

What we offer:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person sprints
• Learning and development budget of USD 2,000/year
• Annual compensation review and recognition rewards
• Generous leave policies, parental leave, wellness programs
• Travel opportunities to meet colleagues
• Travel upgrades for company events

About Canonical:

Canonical is a pioneer in open source, publisher of Ubuntu, and a leader in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and foster a diverse, inclusive workplace. Most employees work remotely, and we encourage innovation and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair consideration regardless of background or identity.