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Redefine the Linux experience in embedded environments with the smallest, most secure, and updatable operating system in the IoT market. This role is ideal for a software engineer passionate about open source, Linux, security, and developer experience. It requires strong technical skills in low-level operating systems, kernels, and device firmware.
Our mission is to enable the creation of robust solutions across fields like IoT, automotive, and aviation using a next-generation secure embedded Linux OS. We focus on reliable device recovery mechanisms to simplify and standardize field operations for heterogeneous device fleets.
As a team member, you'll design and implement software across various CPU architectures such as ARM, RISC-V, and x86, working on boot mechanisms, bootloaders, storage layouts, device trees, kernels, and services.
Build a rewarding career working with talented professionals at Canonical, a growing international software company.
What you'll do
* Integrate diverse bootloaders and maintain gadget snaps
* Write high-quality code with unit tests to develop new features
* Debug Linux system-level issues and produce fixes
* Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
* Review code from other engineers
* Discuss ideas and collaborate on solutions
* Work from home with global travel 2-4 times a year for internal and external events
Who you are
* You love technology and working with talented people
* You are curious, flexible, articulate, and responsible
* You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
* You hold a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar
* You have experience with C, Golang, and Shell scripting
* You have a solid understanding of Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu
* You have personal or professional experience with Linux-capable devices like Raspberry Pi
* You have experience or interest in low-level systems and security features such as bootloaders (piboot, uboot, grub-uefi), systemd, udev, initrd, graphics, firmware daemons, CLI applications, and security implementations (TPM, FDE, LUKS, HSM)
* You may also have knowledge of Yocto
What is Canonical?
Canonical is a growing international software company collaborating with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, the world's leading free software platform. Our services help businesses reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance security with Ubuntu.
We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination. We value diversity in experience, perspectives, and backgrounds, which leads to better products and a better work environment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
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