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Software Engineer - packaging - Optimize Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon

Canonical
Remote
Full Time
Posted September 18, 2025
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Job Description

A role within Canonical's Partner Engineering Team focused on optimizing Ubuntu for new silicon technologies and architectures, collaborating with global teams to ensure seamless hardware and software integration, and supporting open source contributions across various platforms and systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate proactively within a distributed team to optimize Ubuntu for new silicon technologies.
  • Evaluate contributions from other engineers to maintain high-quality software standards.
  • Shape the future of Ubuntu by contributing new ideas and advising on ongoing work.
  • Collaborate with upstream projects, community teams, and customers to integrate and optimize software.
  • Debug issues in open source and team-maintained code.
  • Assist customers with app integration, SDKs, OS image building, and application optimization.
  • Maintain and develop silicon features and optimized packages across various platforms and technologies.

Requirements

  • Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path
  • Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or equivalent experience
  • Strong fundamentals in C, C++, and Python programming languages
  • Experience or interest in learning Linux distribution packaging
  • Experience or interest in open source maintenance or contribution and licenses
  • Fundamental understanding of package management and dependency resolution

Benefits & Perks

Compensation is based on location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and potential for bonuses or commissions
Distributed work environment with the opportunity to work remotely
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Team Member Assistance Program
Wellness Platform
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

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