Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer - Optimisation

Location: This is a Globally remote role.

Job Description: Work across the full Linux stack from kernel through GUI 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 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 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, optimise applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server.
• Work with the most advanced operating systems and application technologies available in the enterprise world.

What we are looking for in you:

• You love technology and working with brilliant people.
• You have a Bachelor’s 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.
• 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.
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday 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.