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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Ubuntu Embedded IoT System Engineer - **Company:** Canonical - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Booting (BIOS), Ubuntu (Operating System), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Serial ATA, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Schematic Capture, Software Engineering, Scripting, Extensible Firmware Interface, Information Technology, U-Boot - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/canonical/jobs/4706463 ## About the Role This fast-paced environment requires excellent time management, insightful debugging, critical thinking, problem-solving skills and deep knowledge of the Linux system ., * A Bachelor or higher degree in STEM, preferably Computer Science or Electrical Engineering * Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university * Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills * Familiar with C, Python and Bash * Familiar with linux boot up process * Linux kernel, boot and system-level architecture skills * Experience of bootloader development, such as u-boot * Software development on Arm or non-X86 platforms * Linux debugging and resolution abilities * Ability to be productive in a globally distributed team * Ability to learn fast to work on cutting edge technologies * Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long Nice-to-have skills * Experience with system firmware, including uboot, UEFI, ACPI, DSDT, boot loaders, device firmware * Experience debugging power management on PCI ASPM, SATA ALPM, low power profiles * Experience in board design, bring up, and validation * Experience with electrical engineering design tools (e.g. schematic capture, layout) * Computer architecture knowledge of x86, ARM, RISC-V * Familiarity with Ubuntu development model * Shell/Python scripting skills ## Description * Provide software and system engineering services for OEM and ODM customers * Work closely with partners on platform bring up * Work with project managers and Field/QA engineers to identify, triage, and fix critical problems * Work with individual upstream projects to find and apply patches for bugs * Conduct root cause analysis, collect and organize details to reproduce and explain results * Facilitate communication between Ubuntu, firmware and hardware engineering teams * Occasional international travel to the EU, USA, Taiwan and China, 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 ## Related Videos - [The best of two worlds - Bringing enterprise-grade Linux to the vehicle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/67-the-best-of-two-worlds-bringing-enterprise-grade-linux-to-the-vehicle) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [A Hitchhikers Guide to Container Security - Automotive Edition 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1119-a-hitchhikers-guide-to-container-security-automotive-edition-2024) - [Unleashing the Full Potential of the Arm Architecture – Write Once, Deploy Anywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/940-unleashing-the-full-potential-of-the-arm-architecture-write-once-deploy-anywhere) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) ## Related Articles - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)