About the Job:
Redefine the Linux experience in embedded environments with the smallest, most secure, and updatable operating system in the IoT market. This is an opportunity for a software engineer passionate about open source software, Linux, security, and the developer experience. This challenging role demands a high degree of technical skill with low-level operating systems, kernel, and device firmware.
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Our mission is to enable everyone to build robust solutions in various fields, including IoT, automotive, and aviation, using the next generation of secure embedded Linux operating systems. As a member of the Ubuntu Core team, you'll design and implement software for various CPU architectures such as ARM, RISC-V, and x86. You will be involved in boot mechanisms, bootloaders, storage partition layout, device trees, kernels, and services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Integrate diverse bootloaders and maintain gadget snaps.
- Write high-quality code with unit tests for new features.
- Debug Linux system-level issues and produce high-quality fixes.
- Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
- Review code produced by other engineers.
- Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding effective solutions.
- Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 times a year for internal and external events.
Who You Are:
- Passionate about technology and working with talented individuals.
- Curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable.
- Values soft skills; self-motivated and enterprising.
- Holds a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar fields.
- Experienced in C or Golang and Shell programming.
- Solid understanding of Linux and modern GNU/Linux distributions (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).
- Experience with Linux-capable devices, such as Raspberry Pi, is valued.
- Familiarity with low-level systems and security facilities, such as bootloaders (ARM and x86), systemd, udev, OS-level firmware, and Linux security implementations (TPM, FDE, LUKS, HSM, etc.).
- Knowledge of Yocto is a plus.
Company Information:
Canonical is a growing international software company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, the world's best free software platform. We support businesses globally in reducing costs, improving efficiency, and enhancing security with Ubuntu. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination, valuing diversity of experience, perspectives, and background to create a better work environment and better products.
Location:
Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia (Remote)
Job Type:
Full-time, Remote
