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Linux Devices Software Engineer

Canonical
Taipei, Taiwan
Full Time
Posted September 18, 2025
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Job Description

This role involves developing and optimizing low-level system software for embedded and IoT devices using open source Linux technologies, with opportunities for technical leadership and collaboration across global teams in a remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with the latest Linux kernel and open source technologies
  • Deliver Ubuntu for IoT and server-class hardware platforms
  • Integrate and maintain device-oriented software stacks
  • Write high-quality, well-designed software
  • Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them
  • Optimize the Ubuntu kernel and libraries for silicon-specific capabilities
  • Build device OS images with Ubuntu Core, Desktop, and Server
  • Contribute to technical documentation
  • Collaborate with globally distributed teams
  • Display technical leadership internally and within external communities
  • Help customers ship their apps and SDKs on Ubuntu
  • Participate as technical lead on complex system architecture projects

Requirements

  • An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
  • Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations.
  • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path.
  • Experience with Linux Debian or Ubuntu preferred.
  • Passion for Linux or embedded systems software such as kernel, graphics, Yocto.
  • Fluency in at least one of Golang, C, C++, or Rust.
  • Professional written and spoken English.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
  • Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments.
  • Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each.

Benefits & Perks

Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
Revisit compensation annually and more often for graduates and associates to ensure recognition of outstanding performance

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