The company 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. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors.
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The Partner Engineering Team is seeking open-source enthusiasts to work across the full Linux stack to optimize new silicon technologies, including hardware accelerators, AI stacks, confidential computing, networking, virtualization, and containerization stacks. This role includes collaborating with worldwide silicon companies to enhance Ubuntu for various architectures such as x86, ARM, RISC-V, PowerPC, and s390x.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate proactively within a distributed team.
- Foster a software ecosystem that provides a seamless user experience for all Ubuntu users.
- Evaluate contributions from other engineers to uphold high-quality software standards.
- Shape the future of Ubuntu through innovative ideas and advisory roles.
- Work with other engineering teams, upstream projects, and commercial customers.
- Debug and resolve issues in open source code and team-maintained code.
- Assist customers in integrating their apps and optimizing applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop, and Server.
- Maintain Ubuntu and silicon features across multiple platforms, including servers, HPC, AI systems, and IoT devices.
Work Conditions:
- This is a remote role with a work-from-home arrangement.
- Periodic global travel (2 to 4 weeks per year) for internal team events.
Requirements:
- Exceptional academic track record with an undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling alternative path.
- Passion for technology and collaboration with diverse teams.
- Strong fundamentals in C, C++, and Python.
- Experience or interest in Linux distribution packaging and open source maintenance.
- Fundamental understanding of package management and dependency resolution.
Additional Skills That You Might Bring:
- Experience with graphics, audio, or multimedia stacks.
- Knowledge of virtualization and containers (Docker, OCI, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with hardware enablement for various platforms and devices.
- Understanding of networking protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST).
- Knowledge of security best practices and IoT/embedded systems.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English is expected.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation with annual reviews.
- Performance-driven bonuses or commissions.
- A personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave.
- Access to a Team Member Assistance Program and Wellness Platform.
- Opportunities for travel to new locations for team events.
The company is a pioneering technology firm leading the global transition to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, an essential open source project and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we challenge norms in technology daily. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace, ensuring a fair consideration for all applicants.
This job listing aims to attract talented individuals who thrive in a remote-first environment and are eager to contribute to innovative advancements in open-source software.
