Canonical: Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer - Optimisation — Home based - Worldwide

About Canonical

Canonical develops open-source software and operating systems for enterprise and technology users. Its Ubuntu platform is used in cloud computing, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering and connected-device environments. The employer describes a distributed working model with periodic in-person team meetings. Its vacancies therefore span both software delivery and the business functions that support it. Applicants should check the location, time-zone and travel conditions attached to the individual role rather than assume every position is available from any country.

The position and its setting

Canonical lists Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer - Optimisation in Home based - Worldwide, under reference 3821346. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Devices Engineering
• Employer listing date: 26 March 2022

Responsibilities and work described

• 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
• 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

Essential requirements and candidate background

• 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

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Experience: 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, through apps and services
• Some experience with Docker/OCI containers/K8s

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Location: This is a Globally remote role
• Advertised location: Home based - Worldwide

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• Your 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
• In 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
• Fully remote working environment - we’ve been working remotely since 2004!
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme

Conditions requiring the complete notice

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Pay and application dates

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How to apply to Canonical

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Practical preparation: C++

C++ experience should identify the system and the constraints you worked within. Memory use, timing, interfaces, debugging or portability may be useful discussion points when they actually formed part of your work.

Relevant skills

• C++
• Docker
• REST APIs
• Linux
• AI
• embedded systems
• firmware
• sales
• recruitment