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Embedded Linux Senior Software Engineer - Optimisation

Canonical

IT Helpdesk & Application SupportRemoteNot stated by employerQualification-specificHome based - WorldwideWorldwide34d ago

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The work location is Home based - Worldwide. Employer-stated compensation: Salary not included in the job posting.

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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. The 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. 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 sta Job description: Home based - Worldwide

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Canonical

Canonical publishes Ubuntu and develops open-source technology used across cloud, enterprise, IoT and AI environments.

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Canonical
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September 8, 2026
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Remote · Home based - Worldwide
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Worldwide · Confirmed by source
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