Ubuntu Core Software Engineer

Canonical; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; 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 offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology in IoT, automotive, and aviation sectors, focusing on low-level operating systems and device firmware. Collaborate with a talented team to design and implement software across various CPU architectures, ensuring robust solutions and reliable device recovery mechanisms. If you are eager to contribute to open source software and thrive in a flexible work environment with global travel opportunities, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with low-level operating systems and kernels.
• Strong understanding of Linux security features and boot mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Integrate bootloaders and maintain gadget snaps.
• Write high-quality code and debug Linux system issues.

Skills

C

Golang

Shell scripting

Linux

GNU/Linux distributions

Bootloaders

Device firmware

Security features

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

STEM or related fields

Tools

Raspberry Pi

Yocto

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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 software, Linux, security, and developer experience. It requires high technical skill in low-level operating systems, kernels, and device firmware.

Our mission is to enable everyone to build robust solutions across various fields such as IoT, automotive, and aviation using the next-generation secure embedded Linux OS. We develop reliable device recovery mechanisms to simplify and standardize field operations for heterogeneous fleets of appliances.

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

Build a rewarding career working with top technology professionals at Canonical, a growing international software company.

What you'll do

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

Who you are

• Passionate about technology and working with talented people
• Curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
• Value soft skills; are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
• Hold a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related fields
• Experience with C or Golang, and Shell scripting
• Solid understanding of Linux and modern GNU/Linux distributions, 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 (piboot, uboot, grub-uefi), systemd, udev, initrd, graphics, firmware daemons, CLI applications, and security implementations (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 best free software platform. Our services help businesses reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance security using Ubuntu.

We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination. We believe diversity in experience, perspectives, and backgrounds fosters a better work environment and better products. We welcome all applications for fair consideration.