This role is part of the company's general tracks for all engineering teams working on low-level system technology on autonomous devices across various seniority levels. We are seeking careful and conscientious engineers who appreciate the challenges of developing memory, performance, battery, and connectivity-constrained code that consistently functions in unreliable and unforgiving environments across x86, ARM, or RISC-V silicon.
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The company Ubuntu is recognized as the leading Linux for software engineers, desktops, cloud, and IoT. Our mission is to bring open source to the world as a high-performance, safe, and secure platform for enterprise computing, software engineering, and connected devices.
As a Linux Devices Software Engineer, you will work on projects that include Ubuntu Core and snapd software development, silicon software optimization, kernel driver and hardware enablement, and more. You will have the opportunity to engage with the open-source community, contribute to a wide array of technologies, and help deploy Ubuntu and Ubuntu Core across various devices.
What Your Day Will Look Like:
- Work with the latest Linux kernel and open-source technologies.
- Deliver Ubuntu for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms.
- Integrate and maintain device-oriented software stacks.
- Collaborate proactively with globally distributed teams.
- Write high-quality, well-designed software and debug issues effectively.
- Contribute to technical documentation.
- Participate in customer engagements involving system architectures from cloud to edge.
Work Conditions:
- This is a remote position with the flexibility to work from home.
- Travel is expected 2 to 4 weeks a year for company events.
What We Are Looking For:
- An exceptional academic record (high school and university).
- An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related STEM field.
- Experience with Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu.
- Fluency in Golang, C, C++, or Rust.
- Professional written and spoken English proficiency.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a self-motivated attitude.
Additional Skills That You Might Bring:
- Familiarity with Debian/Ubuntu packaging and build systems.
- Experience with low-level system components like firmware, boot loaders, or power management.
- Knowledge of computer architecture (x86, ARM, RISC-V).
- Shell or Python scripting skills.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation that considers geographical location, experience, and performance.
- Annual compensation reviews and performance-driven bonuses.
- A personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Benefits such as distributed work environments and annual holiday leave.
About the company:
The company is a pioneering tech firm leading the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we are at the forefront of technological innovation, especially in AI, IoT, and the cloud sector. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workplace.
