Embedded Linux Software Engineer

4 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Canonical Full time

JOB SUMMARY

These roles include:Ubuntu Core and snapd software developmentSilicon software and optimisation engineersKernel driver and hardware enablement engineersHardware-centric Linux QA EngineersHardware Certification EngineersRobotics engineersIndustrial IoT software engineersNetworking software engineers (switching, routing, access and SmartNICs)At Canonical you will have the opportunity to engage with the broader open source community. We're looking for individuals who can help build a thriving community, contribute to a broad range of technologies, and contribute to the deployment of Ubuntu and Ubuntu Core across the widest range of devices.Location: we have remote roles open in every time zone.What we are looking for in youAn exceptional academic track record from both high school and universityDrive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectationsUndergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative pathPassion for embedded systems software (e.g. kernel, graphics, Yocto, RTOS)Fluency in at least one of Golang, C, C++, or RustProfessional written and spoken EnglishExperience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountabilityPassion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivationExcellent communication and presentation skillsResult-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitmentsAbility to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks eachAdditional Skills That You Might Also BringExperience with Debian/Ubuntu or other distro packagingUnderstanding of build systems and toolchains, including for cross-compilationExperience with firmware, uboot, UEFI, ACPI, DSDT, or boot loadersExperience with power management on PCI ASPM, SATA ALPM, low power profilesComputer architecture knowledge of x86, ARM, RISC-VExperience in board design, bring up, and validationExperience with electrical engineering design tools (e.g. schematic capture, layout)Familiarity with Ubuntu development modelPerformance engineering and security experienceShell or Python scripting skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

What your day will look likeBased on the first round of interviews we identify specific teams where you might be an excellent fit, and conduct second round interviews with those teams. Our engineers:Work with the latest Linux kernel, RTOS, and open source technologiesDeliver Ubuntu for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platformsIntegrate and maintain device-oriented software stacksWrite high-quality, well-designed softwareCollaborate proactively with other globally distributed teamsDisplay technical leadership internally and within our external communitiesHelp our customers ship their apps and SDKs on UbuntuBuild device OS images with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and ServerOptimise the Ubuntu kernel and libraries for silicon-specific capabilitiesDebug issues and produce high-quality code to fix themContribute to technical documentation to make it the best of its kindDiscuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutionsParticipate as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edgeWork usually from home, with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for company events

REQUIRED SKILLS

Linux, Testing and debugging, Programming, Troubleshooting, Engineering

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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