Embedded Linux Senior Software Engineer - Optimisation

Canonical; Caracas; A distancia; VES 18.917.000 - 28.376.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading tech firm in open source is seeking an experienced professional to optimize Ubuntu for IoT and server-class hardware platforms. The role requires expertise in Linux packaging and experience with open source communities. This fully remote role offers a unique chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and has a generous personal development budget.

Servicios

Fully remote working environment

Personal learning and development budget

Annual compensation review

Annual holiday leave

Parental Leave

Formación

• Experience working with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto).
• Experience with open source communities and licenses.
• Ability to work in a globally distributed team.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement Ubuntu integration for IoT and server-class platforms.
• Deliver an optimized Ubuntu experience on partner platforms.
• Participate as a technical lead on complex customer engagements.

Conocimientos

Linux packaging

Open source communities

C

C++

Networking - TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or STEM

Herramientas

Docker

OCI containers

Kubernetes

Descripción del empleo

Work across the full Linux stack from kernel through GUI to optimise Ubuntu, the world's most widely used Linux desktop and server, for the latest silicon.

Location: This is a Globally remote role

What your day will look like

• Design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms and software stacks
• Work with partners to deliver a delightful, optimised, first class Ubuntu experience on their platforms
• Take a holistic approach to the Ubuntu experience on partner platforms with inputs on technical plans, testing strategy, quality metrics
• Participate as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edge
• Help our customers integrate their apps, SDKs, build device OS images, optimize applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server
• Work with the most advanced operating systems and application technologies available in the enterprise world.

Joining Canonical, you will partner with bright minds from all over the world, and work with an exciting set of new technologies in a fast growing company with a truly unique and ambitious vision to build a better platform with free software. You will work with customers on exciting IoT and server platforms and technologies, built to support different verticals: from robots to data centers, from telco to retail.

What we are looking for in you

• You love technology and working with brilliant people
• You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM or similar
• You have experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto)
• You have experience working with open source communities and licences
• You have experience working with C, C++
• You can work in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation.

Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring

• Experience with graphics stacks
• Good understanding of networking - TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST
• Basic understanding of security best practices in IoT or server environments
• Good communication skills, ideally public speaking experience
• IoT / Embedded experience – from board and SoC, BMCs, bootloaders and firmware to OS, through apps and services
• Some experience with Docker/OCI containers/K8s

What we offer you

• Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004!
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.

Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.