[Remote] Linux Software Engineer - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon (multiple roles and seniority levels)

Note:The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, known for its Ubuntu platform. The role involves collaborating within a distributed team to optimize Ubuntu for new silicon technologies and ensuring high-quality software standards across various platforms and technologies. Responsibilities• Collaborating proactively within a distributed team• Fostering a software ecosystem with seamless user experience for all Ubuntu users• Evaluating contributions of other engineers to maintain high-quality software standards.• Playing a role in shaping the future of Ubuntu via both - new ideas in your areas of interest and advising on work being done elsewhere• Collaborating with other teams in the Ubuntu and Debian communities, with upstream projects, and commercially supported customers• Debugging issues on open source code and team maintained code. • Helping our our customers to integrate their apps, SDKs, build OS images, optimize applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server• Working with a team to maintain Ubuntu, silicon features, and silicon-optimized packages across platforms and technologies such as:• Servers, HPC and AI systems, IoT devices, PCs, SmartNICs and automotive systems• AI stacks• Graphics, audio and multimedia stacks• Virtualisation and Containers• Hardware enablement stacks• New architectures, architecture variants and optimized toolchains• Package management and dependencies• Platform security (secure boot, FDE, Ubuntu Core, Confidential Computing)• Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal eventsSkills• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university• Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path• You love technology and working with brilliant people• You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable• You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated• You value building partnerships with a diverse set of internal and external groups• Strong fundamentals in C, C++ and Python• Experience or interest in learning Linux distribution packaging• Experience or Interest in open source maintenance or contribution and licenses• Fundamental understanding of package management and dependency resolution• Experience with one or more of the following: Graphics, audio, or multimedia stacks• Virtualization and containers (Docker, OCI, Kubernetes)• Hardware enablement for platforms and devices, including SmartNICs, NVMe storage, GPUs, audio components, and sensors• Performance optimization• Toolchain development and maintenance• Networking protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST)• Security best practices• IoT and embedded systems, including board-level hardware, SoCs, BMCs, bootloaders, firmware, operating systems, applications, and servicesBenefits• 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 eventsCompany Overview• We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely and more cost effectively than any other company.It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in London, England, GB, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website isCompany H1B Sponsorship• Canonical has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job