Jobs
My ads
My job alerts
Sign in
Find a job Career Tips Companies
Find

Embedded linux senior software engineer - optimisation

Edinburgh
Canonical
Software engineer
Posted: 5 July
Offer description

Embedded Linux Senior Software Engineer - Optimisation

Join to apply for the Embedded Linux Senior Software Engineer - Optimisation role at Canonical

Continue with Google Continue with Google


Embedded Linux Senior Software Engineer - Optimisation

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Embedded Linux Senior Software Engineer - Optimisation role at Canonical

Work across the full Linux stack from kernel through GUI to optimise Ubuntu, the worlds most widely used Linux desktop and server, for the latest silicon.

The role is a fast-paced, problem-solving role thats challenging yet very exciting. The right candidate must be resourceful, articulate, and able to deliver on a wide variety of solutions across PC and IoT technologies. Our teams partner with specialist engineers from major silicon companies to integrate next-generation features and performance enhancements for upcoming hardware.

Location:This is a Globally remote role

What your day will look like


* Design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms and software stacks
* Work with partners to deliver a delightful, optimised, first class Ubuntu experience on their platforms
* Take a holistic approach to the Ubuntu experience on partner platforms with inputs on technical plans, testing strategy, quality metrics
* Participate as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edge
* Help our customers integrate their apps, SDKs, build device OS images, optimize applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server
* Work with the most advanced operating systems and application technologies available in the enterprise world.

Joining Canonical, you will partner with bright minds from all over the world, and work with an exciting set of new technologies in a fast growing company with a truly unique and ambitious vision to build a better platform with free software. You will work with customers on exciting IoT and server platforms and technologies, built to support different verticals: from robots to data centers, from telco to retail.

What we are looking for in you

* You love technology and working with brilliant people
* You have a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, STEM or similar
* You have experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto)
* You have experience working with open source communities and licences
* You have experience working with C, C++
* You can work in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation.

Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring

* Experience with graphics stacks
* Good understanding of networking - TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST
* Basic understanding of security best practices in IoT or server environments
* Good communication skills, ideally public speaking experience
* IoT / Embedded experience – from board and SoC, BMCs, bootloaders and firmware to OS, through apps and services
* Some experience with Docker/OCI containers/K8s

What we offer you

Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.

In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, you can ask in the later stages of the recruitment process.

* Fully remote working environment - weve been working remotely since 2004!
* Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
* Annual compensation review
* Recognition rewards
* Annual holiday leave
* Parental Leave
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at sprints
* Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.

Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.



Seniority level

* Seniority level

Mid-Senior level


Employment type

* Employment type

Full-time


Job function

* Job function

Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries

Software Development

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canonical by 2x

Get notified about new Senior Software Engineer jobs in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago


Lead/Senior Front End Developer : Remote


Python Backend Senior Software Engineer - Remote 4 days a week (Europe)

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom $70,000 - $80,000 1 month ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago


Senior Software Engineer - Python/MongoDB

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 months ago


Senior Software Engineer - TS, React, Next.js, Node, LLMs

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago


Software Engineer - Python - Container Images

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month ago


Software Engineer - Python - Container Images

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago


Software Engineer - Python - Container Images

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 months ago


Senior Software Engineer - packaging - optimize Ubuntu Server

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month ago


Senior Software Engineer - packaging - optimize Ubuntu Server

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 months ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 months ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.


J-18808-Ljbffr

Apply
Create E-mail Alert
Job alert activated
Saved
Save
Similar job
Software engineer
Edinburgh
Permanent
Motability Operations
Software engineer
Similar job
Full stack angular software engineer
Edinburgh
Permanent
Avaloq
Software engineer
Similar job
Software engineer
Edinburgh
Change Digital - Digital & Tech Recruitment
Software engineer
See more jobs
Similar jobs
It jobs in Edinburgh
jobs Edinburgh
jobs City of Edinburgh
jobs Scotland
Home > Jobs > It jobs > Software engineer jobs > Software engineer jobs in Edinburgh > Embedded Linux Senior Software Engineer - Optimisation

About Jobijoba

  • Career Advice
  • Company Reviews

Search for jobs

  • Jobs by Job Title
  • Jobs by Industry
  • Jobs by Company
  • Jobs by Location
  • Jobs by Keywords

Contact / Partnership

  • Contact
  • Publish your job offers on Jobijoba

Legal notice - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy - Manage my cookies - Accessibility: Not compliant

© 2025 Jobijoba - All Rights Reserved

Apply
Create E-mail Alert
Job alert activated
Saved
Save