Ubuntu Core Software Engineer

Canonical; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Canonical as an Ubuntu Core Software Engineer, where you'll redefine Linux in embedded environments for IoT. This role requires a passion for open source and strong skills in low-level OS and kernel development. Work remotely with a global team while contributing to innovative projects in a rapidly growing company.

Benefits

USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual leave, parental leave, wellness programs

Opportunities for travel and global collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar.
• Experience with C or Golang, Shell scripting.
• Strong understanding of Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu.

Responsibilities

• Writing high-quality code with unit tests for 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

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 major 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 rarely have office-based roles; teams meet 2-4 times a year in various global locations to align on strategy and execution.

We are hiring an Ubuntu Core Software Engineer to redefine Linux in embedded environments with a secure, updatable OS for IoT. This role suits a software engineer passionate about open source, Linux, security, and developer experience. It requires strong skills in low-level OS, kernel, and device firmware development.

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

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

Build a meaningful career with top tech talent at Canonical, a growing international company.

Location

This role is remote within the EMEA region.

The role entails

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

What we are looking for in you

1. A passion for technology and working with talented people
2. Curiosity, flexibility, articulate communication, and accountability
3. Soft skills, passion, entrepreneurship, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
4. Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar
5. Experience with C or Golang, Shell scripting
6. Strong understanding of Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu
7. Experience with Linux-capable devices like Raspberry Pi
8. Interest or experience in low-level systems and security facilities such as bootloaders, systemd, Linux security (TPM, FDE, LUKS, HSM)
9. Knowledge of Yocto is a plus

What we offer colleagues

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual leave, parental leave, wellness programs
• Opportunities for travel and global collaboration

About Canonical

Canonical leads in open source innovation, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit globally, value excellence, and foster a remote-first culture since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, learn new skills, and excel.

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

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industries: Healthcare, Non-profits, Government