Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer - Optimisation

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The role

The company is hiring a Linux systems engineer to optimise Ubuntu for the newest silicon across embedded, desktop and server platforms, working through the stack from kernel to GUI. Globally remote role working with hardware partners.

What you will do

  • Design and implement Ubuntu integration for IoT and server-class hardware
  • Work with partners to deliver an optimised Ubuntu experience on their platforms
  • Contribute technical plans, testing strategy and quality metrics for partner platforms
  • Lead technical work on customer engagements from cloud to edge
  • Help customers build device OS images and optimise apps with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server

What they ask for

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, STEM or similar
  • Experience with Linux packaging such as Debian, RPM or Yocto
  • Experience with open source communities and licences
  • Experience with C and C++
  • Ability to work in a globally distributed team with self-discipline
  • Nice to have: graphics stacks, networking, IoT or embedded experience

What they offer

  • Fully distributed work, with in-person team sprints or company events
  • Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
  • Annual compensation review and a performance-driven annual bonus
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual holiday leave plus parental leave
  • Employee assistance programme

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