Remote Embedded Linux Software Engineer Job in Philadelphia, PA Canonical

Who you are

• 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
• Passion for embedded systems software (e.g. kernel, graphics, Yocto, RTOS)
• Fluency in at least one of Golang, C, C++, or Rust
• Professional written and spoken English
• Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
• 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 for up to two weeks

Desirables

• Experience with Debian/Ubuntu packaging
• Knowledge of build systems and toolchains
• Experience with firmware, boot loaders
• Knowledge of computer architecture
• Board design and validation experience
• Electrical engineering design tools
• Performance engineering
• Security experience
• Shell or Python scripting

What the job involves

• Work with the latest Linux kernel, RTOS, and open source technologies
• Deliver Ubuntu for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms
• Integrate and maintain device-oriented software stacks
• Write high-quality, well-designed software
• Collaborate proactively with other globally distributed teams
• Display technical leadership
• Help our customers ship their apps and SDKs on Ubuntu
• Build device OS images with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server
• Optimise the Ubuntu kernel and libraries for silicon-specific capabilities
• Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them
• Contribute to technical documentation
• Participate as technical lead on complex customer engagements
• Work from home, with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for company events

Application process

• First round of interviews for team fit
• Second round interviews with specific teams