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# Linux Software Engineer

- **Company:** Canonical
- **Location:** Latin America, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Sound Recording and Reproduction, Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Ubuntu (Operating System), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Debian Linux, Software Debugging, Linux, Firmware, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Python (Programming Language), Linux Distribution, Network Protocols, Open Source Technology, Package Management Systems, Performance Tuning, TCP/IP, Toolchain, Virtualization Technology, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Cloud Platform System, High Performance Computing, U-Boot, Network Server, Nvme
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.workingnomads.com/job/go/1766397/

## About the Role

* Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
 * Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
 * You love technology and working with brilliant people
 * You are curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
 * You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
 * You value building partnerships with a diverse set of internal and external groups
 * Strong fundamentals in C, C++ and Python
 * 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, + Graphics, audio, or multimedia stacks

## Description

* Fostering a software ecosystem with seamless user experience for all Ubuntu users
 * Evaluating contributions of other engineers to maintain high-quality software standards.
 * Playing a role in shaping the future of Ubuntu via both - new ideas in your areas of interest and advising on work being done elsewhere
 * Collaborating with other teams in the Ubuntu and Debian communities, with upstream projects, and commercially supported customers
 * Debugging issues on open source code and team maintained code.
 * Helping our our customers to integrate their apps, SDKs, build OS images, optimize applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server
 * Working with a team to maintain Ubuntu, silicon features, and silicon-optimized packages across platforms and technologies such as:
 + Servers, HPC and AI systems, IoT devices, PCs, SmartNICs and automotive systems
 + AI stacks
 + Graphics, audio and multimedia stacks
 + Virtualisation and Containers
 + Hardware enablement stacks
 + New architectures, architecture variants and optimized toolchains
 + Package management and dependencies
 + Platform security (secure boot, FDE, Ubuntu Core, Confidential Computing)
 * Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for internal events, + Hardware enablement for platforms and devices, including SmartNICs, NVMe storage, GPUs, audio components, and sensors
 + Performance optimization
 + Toolchain development and maintenance
 + Networking protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST)
 + Security best practices
 + IoT and embedded systems, including board-level hardware, SoCs, BMCs, bootloaders, firmware, operating systems, applications, and services, We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
 * 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
 * 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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