Senior Software Engineer - Embedded & Desktop Linux Optimisation Work across the full Linux stack from kernel through networking, virtualization and graphics to optimise Ubuntu, the world's most widely used Linux desktop and server, for the latest silicon.The role is a fast-paced, problem-solving role that's challenging yet very exciting. The right candidate must be resourceful, articulate, and able to deliver on a wide variety of solutions across Server, 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.What you'll do Design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms and software stacksWork with partners to deliver a delightful, optimised, first class Ubuntu experience on their platformsTake a holistic approach to the Ubuntu experience on partner platforms with inputs on technical plans, testing strategy, quality metricsParticipate as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edgeHelp our customers integrate their apps, SDKs, build device OS images, optimize applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and ServerWork 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.Who you are You love technology and working with brilliant peopleYou have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM or similarYou have experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto)You have experience working with open source communities and licencesYou have experience working with C, C++You can work in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation.Nice to have Experience with graphics stacksGood understanding of networking - TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/RESTBasic understanding of security best practices in IoT or server environmentsGood communication skills, ideally public speaking experienceIoT / Embedded experience – from board and SoC, BMCs, bootloaders and firmware to OS, through apps and servicesSome experience with Docker/OCI containers/K8sWhat Canonical Offers Learning and development opportunitiesAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual leavePriority Pass for travelCanonical is a growing international software company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, "the world's best free software platform". Our mission is to realise the potential of free software in the lives of individuals and organisations. Our services are helping individuals and businesses worldwide to reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance security with Ubuntu.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.Which modern Linux/Ubuntu middleware and software stacks are you comfortable developing in, or working with? Please describe. *Please describe your experience of Ubuntu or Debian packaging and packaging policy. *Please describe your experience leading open source projects or contributing to existing projects.What time zone are you in? *What was your bachelor's university degree result, or expected result if you have not yet graduated? Please include the grading system to help us understand your result e.g. '85 out of 100', '2:1 (Grading system: first class, 2:1, 2:2, third class)' or 'GPA score of 3.8/4.0 (predicted)'. We have hired outstanding individuals who did not attend or complete university. If this describes you, please continue with your application and enter 'no degree'. *Universities around the world score degrees in different ways. Please indicate your result, or expected result if you are close to graduation, along with information about the grading system.How did you perform in mathematics at high school? *How did you perform in your native language at high school? *We expect all colleagues to meet in person 2-4 times a year, at internal company events lasting between 1-2 weeks. We try to pick new and interesting locations that will likely require international travel and entry requirement visas and vaccinations. Are you willing and able to commit to this? *Please note that if you require any accommodation for travel that relates to a physical disability please do let us know during your hiring process and we will be happy to discuss your requirements further.WebsiteLinkedIn ProfilePlease confirm that you have read and agree to Canonical's Recruitment Privacy Notice and Privacy Policy. *Recruitment Privacy NoticePrivacy PolicyIn which country do you currently work? *Please select your current location from the dropdown.Please share your rationale or evidence for the high school performance selections above. Make reference to provincial, state or nation-wide scoring systems, rankings, or recognition awards, or to competitive or selective college entrance results such as SAT or ACT scores, JAMB, matriculation results, IB results etc. We recognise every system is different but we will ask you to justify your selections above. *During this application process I agree to use only my own words. 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