Ubuntu Core Software Engineer

Overview

Canonical is hiring an Ubuntu Core Software Engineer to redefine the Linux experience in embedded environments with the smallest, most secure, and updatable operating system in the IoT market. This role is for a software engineer passionate about open source software, Linux, security, and the developer experience, with a focus on low-level operating systems, kernel, and device firmware.

As a member of the Ubuntu Core team, you will design and implement software that runs on various CPU architectures, such as ARM, RISC-V, and x86. You will work on boot mechanisms, bootloaders, storage partition layout, device trees, kernel, and services.

Location : This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

Responsibilities

• Write high quality code with unit tests to create new features
• Debug Linux system level issues and produce high quality code to fix them
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Review code produced by other engineers
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
• Integrate diverse bootloaders and maintain gadget snaps
• Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 times a year for internal and external events

What we are looking for in you

Bootloaders in ARM and x86, such as piboot, uboot, grub-uefi

What we offer colleagues

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm 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 of software. 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. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development

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