{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"90694a1b0c5fe12ab4ff1742","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/90694a1b0c5fe12ab4ff1742","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/90694a1b0c5fe12ab4ff1742","title":"Embedded Linux Senior Software Engineer - Optimisation","description":"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.\r\nThe role is a fast-paced, problem-solving role that's challenging yet very exciting. The right candidate must be resourceful, articulate, and able to deliver on a wide variety of solutions across PC and IoT technologies. Our teams partner with specialist engineers from major silicon companies to integrate next-generation features and performance enhancements for upcoming hardware.\r\nLocation\r\nThis is a Globally remote role\r\nWhat your day will look like\r\nDesign and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms and software stacks\r\nWork with partners to deliver a delightful, optimised, first class Ubuntu experience on their platforms\r\nTake a holistic approach to the Ubuntu experience on partner platforms with inputs on technical plans, testing strategy, quality metrics\r\nParticipate as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edge\r\nHelp our customers integrate their apps, SDKs, build device OS images, optimise applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server\r\nWork with the most advanced operating systems and application technologies available in the enterprise world.\r\nJoining 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 centres, from telco to retail.\r\nWhat we are looking for in you\r\nYou love technology and working with brilliant people\r\nYou have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM or similar\r\nYou have experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto)\r\nYou have experience working with open source communities and licences\r\nYou have experience working with C, C++\r\nYou can work in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation.\r\nAdditional Skills That You Might Also Bring\r\nExperience with graphics stacks\r\nGood understanding of networking - TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST\r\nBasic understanding of security best practices in IoT or server environments\r\nGood communication skills, ideally public speaking experience\r\nIoT / Embedded experience – from board and SoC, BMCs, bootloaders and firmware to OS, through apps and services\r\nSome experience with Docker/OCI containers/K8s\r\nWhat we offer you\r\nYour base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.\r\nIn addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, you can ask in the later stages of the recruitment process.\r\nFully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004!\r\nPersonal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum\r\nAnnual compensation review\r\nRecognition rewards\r\nAnnual holiday leave\r\nParental Leave\r\nEmployee Assistance Programme\r\nOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'\r\nPriority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events\r\nAbout Canonical\r\nCanonical 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. 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