Senior Ubuntu Embedded IoT System Engineer Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.
We are hiring a Senior Ubuntu Embedded IoT System Engineer to represent Canonical with leading OEMs, ODMs, and silicon partners and to deliver the best user experience of Ubuntu on partner hardware for Robotics, Automotive, SmartNIC, Medical device, Industry gateway, and many other products.
In this role, you will use your knowledge of Linux and hardware to improve Ubuntu for millions of users. We work with the world's most significant silicon companies to optimize Ubuntu on their next-generation chips. We also work with OEMs and ODMs to ensure that Ubuntu works perfectly on their hardware.
This fast-paced environment requires excellent time management, insightful debugging, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and deep knowledge of the Linux system.
The role entails
Provide software and system engineering services for OEM and ODM customers
Work closely with partners on platform bring-up
Work with project managers and Field/QA engineers to identify, triage, and fix critical problems
Work with individual upstream projects to find and apply patches for bugs
Conduct root cause analysis, collect and organize details to reproduce and explain results
Facilitate communication between Ubuntu, firmware, and hardware engineering teams
Occasional international travel to the EU, USA, Taiwan, and China
What we are looking for in you
A Bachelor or higher degree in STEM, preferably Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
Familiar with C, Python, and Bash
Familiar with the Linux boot-up process
Linux kernel, boot, and system-level architecture skills
Experience of bootloader development, such as u-boot
Software development on Arm or non-X86 platforms
Linux debugging and resolution abilities
Ability to be productive in a globally distributed team
Ability to learn fast to work on cutting-edge technologies
Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long
Nice-to-have skills
Experience with system firmware, including uboot, UEFI, ACPI, DSDT, boot loaders, device firmware
Experience debugging power management on PCI ASPM, SATA ALPM, low power profiles
Experience in board design, bring-up, and validation
Experience with electrical engineering design tools (e.g., schematic capture, layout)
Computer architecture knowledge of x86, ARM, RISC-V
Familiarity with Ubuntu development model
Shell/Python scripting skills
What we offer colleagues
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
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.
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