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Canonical · 4 days ago
Embedded Linux Software Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
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Responsibilities
Work with the latest Linux kernel, RTOS, and open source technologies
Deliver Ubuntu for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms
Integrate and maintain device-oriented software stacks
Write high-quality, well-designed software
Collaborate proactively with other globally distributed teams
Display technical leadership internally and within our external communities
Help customers ship their apps and SDKs on Ubuntu
Build device OS images with Ubuntu Core, Desktop, and Server
Optimize the Ubuntu kernel and libraries for silicon-specific capabilities
Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them
Contribute to technical documentation
Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
Participate as technical lead on complex customer engagements
Work from home with global travel for company events
Qualification
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Required
An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
Passion for embedded systems software (e.g. kernel, graphics, Yocto, RTOS)
Fluency in at least one of Golang, C, C++, or Rust
Professional written and spoken English
Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each
Preferred
Experience with Debian/Ubuntu or other distro packaging
Understanding of build systems and toolchains, including for cross-compilation
Experience with firmware, uboot, UEFI, ACPI, DSDT, or boot loaders
Experience with power management on PCI ASPM, SATA ALPM, low power profiles
Computer architecture knowledge of x86, ARM, RISC-V
Experience in board design, bring up, and validation
Experience with electrical engineering design tools (e.g. schematic capture, layout)
Familiarity with Ubuntu development model
Performance engineering and security experience
Shell or Python scripting skills
Benefits
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
Company
Canonical
Canonical is a software company that markets commercial support and services for Ubuntu (Linux OS) and related projects.
Founded in 2004
501-1,000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (1)
2022 (2)
2021 (2)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12.8M2013-08-22Product Crowdfunding· $12.8M
Leadership Team
Neil French
COO
David Booth
VP Cloud Native Applications
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