Linux Devices Software Engineer (Hardware-Centric Linux QA Engineers)

What your day will look like

• Work with the latest Linux kernel 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 internally and within our external communities
  
• 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 to make it the best of its kind
  
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
  
• Participate as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edge
  
• Work usually from home, with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for company events
  

What we are looking for in you

• 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 (e.g. 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