Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer - Optimisation

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Responsibilities

• ▹Design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms and software stacks
• ▹Work with partners to deliver an optimised, first-class Ubuntu experience on their platforms
• ▹Take a holistic approach to the Ubuntu experience on partner platforms, with input on technical plans, testing strategy and quality metrics
• ▹Act as technical lead on complex customer engagements covering complete system architectures from cloud to edge
• ▹Help customers integrate their apps and SDKs, build device OS images and optimise applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server

Requirements

• ▹Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM or similar
• ▹Experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto)
• ▹Experience working with open source communities and licences
• ▹Experience working with C and C++
• ▹Ability to work in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation

Nice to have

• ▹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, apps and services
• ▹Some experience with Docker/OCI containers and Kubernetes

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Fully remote working environment, remote since 2004
• ▹Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• ▹Annual compensation review
• ▹Annual bonuses and sales incentives for certain roles
• ▹Recognition rewards
• ▹Annual holiday leave
• ▹Parental leave
• ▹Employee Assistance Programme
• ▹Opportunity to travel to meet colleagues at sprints
• ▹Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About the company

Canonical publishes Ubuntu and is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. It recruits globally and has been remote-first since 2004.