Ubuntu Core Software Engineer

Canonical; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Canonical is seeking an Ubuntu Core Software Engineer to redefine the Linux experience in embedded environments. This remote role involves writing code, debugging, and collaborating with a global team, requiring strong skills in Linux and low-level systems. Join a leading open source software provider and build a meaningful career with top tech talent.

Benefits

USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget

Annual compensation review and performance rewards

Comprehensive benefits including leave and wellness programs

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux-capable devices like Raspberry Pi.
• Knowledge of Yocto is a plus.
• Solid understanding of Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality code with unit tests for new features.
• Debug Linux system issues and produce fixes.
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.

Skills

C

Golang

Shell scripting

Linux

Low-level systems

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM, or similar

Job description

Join to apply for the Ubuntu Core Software Engineer role 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, and IoT. Our customers include top public cloud and silicon providers, along with industry leaders across sectors. We are a pioneer of distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, and few office-based roles. Teams meet 2-4 times annually worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

We are hiring a Ubuntu Core Software Engineer to redefine Linux experience in embedded environments with a secure, updatable OS in the IoT market. This role suits a software engineer passionate about open source, Linux, security, and developer experience, requiring high technical skill in low-level OS, kernel, and device firmware.

Our mission is to enable building robust solutions in IoT, automotive, aviation, and more, with a secure embedded Linux OS. We focus on 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 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.

Role Responsibilities

1. Write high-quality code with unit tests for new features
2. Debug Linux system issues and produce fixes
3. Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
4. Review code from other engineers
5. Discuss ideas and find solutions collaboratively
6. Integrate diverse bootloaders and maintain gadget snaps
7. Work from home with global travel 2-4 times a year

Candidate Requirements

1. Passion for technology and working with talented people
2. Curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
3. Soft skills: passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, self-motivated
4. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM, or similar
5. Experience with C, Golang, Shell scripting
6. Solid 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 (bootloaders, systemd, security facilities)
9. Knowledge of Yocto is a plus

What We Offer

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person sprints
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget
• Annual compensation review and performance rewards
• Comprehensive benefits including leave, parental leave, wellness programs, and travel opportunities

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneer in open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally and value excellence. Most colleagues work remotely, and working here challenges you to innovate and grow.

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