Ubuntu Core Software Engineer

Canonical; Oklahoma; 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 environments. This remote role focuses on developing secure and updatable OS solutions for IoT, requiring expertise in low-level OS and kernel development. Join a global team dedicated to innovation in open source technology.

Benefits

USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget

Annual compensation review and performance bonuses

Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints

Wellness programs and travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with C or Golang, Shell scripting.
• Solid understanding of Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu.
• Knowledge of Yocto is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C

Golang

Shell scripting

Linux

Low-level systems

Security facilities

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

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 innovation, and IoT. Our customers include top public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a distributed team of over 1200 colleagues in 75+ countries, meeting in person 2-4 times annually.

We are hiring a Ubuntu Core Software Engineer to innovate the Linux experience in embedded environments with the smallest, most secure, and updatable OS 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 OS, kernel, and device firmware development.

Our mission is to enable building robust solutions in IoT, automotive, aviation, and other fields using a secure embedded Linux OS. We focus on device recovery mechanisms to simplify fleet management of heterogeneous devices.

As part of the Ubuntu Core team, you'll work on software for various CPU architectures such as ARM, RISC-V, and x86, focusing on boot mechanisms, bootloaders, storage, device trees, kernel, and services.

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

Location

This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

Role Responsibilities

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

Candidate Requirements

• Passion for technology and working with talented people.
• Curiosity, flexibility, articulation, and accountability.
• Soft skills: passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, self-motivated.
• Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar.
• Experience with C or 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 (ARM/X86), systemd, udev, initrd, Linux security (TPM, FDE, LUKS, HSM).
• Knowledge of Yocto is a plus.

What We Offer

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
• Annual compensation review and performance bonuses.
• Additional benefits reflecting our values, including holiday leave, parental leave, wellness programs, and travel opportunities.

About Canonical

Canonical pioneers open source technology, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, uphold high standards, and foster innovation and excellence. Most colleagues work remotely, and working here offers a forward-looking, challenging environment.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair consideration regardless of identity.