Remote Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer - Optimisation

Description:

• The role involves working across the full Linux stack from kernel through GUI to optimize Ubuntu for the latest silicon.
• It is a fast-paced, problem-solving position that requires resourcefulness and the ability to deliver a variety of solutions across PC and IoT technologies.
• The engineer will collaborate with specialist engineers from major silicon companies to integrate next-generation features and performance enhancements for upcoming hardware.
• Daily tasks include designing and implementing the best Ubuntu integration for IoT and server-class hardware platforms, and ensuring a delightful, optimized Ubuntu experience on partner platforms.
• The engineer will take a holistic approach to the Ubuntu experience, contributing to technical plans, testing strategies, and quality metrics.
• Participation as a technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edge is expected.
• The role also involves helping customers integrate their applications, SDKs, build device OS images, and optimize applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop, and Server.
• The position offers the opportunity to work with advanced operating systems and application technologies in the enterprise world.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field is required.
• Experience with Linux packaging, including Debian, RPM, and Yocto, is necessary.
• Candidates must have experience working with open source communities and licenses.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming languages is required.
• The ability to work in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation is essential.
• Additional skills that are beneficial include experience with graphics stacks, a good understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST), and basic knowledge of security best practices in IoT or server environments.
• Good communication skills, ideally with public speaking experience, are preferred.
• IoT/Embedded experience, including knowledge of board and SoC, BMCs, bootloaders, firmware, OS, apps, and services, is a plus.
• Some experience with Docker/OCI containers/Kubernetes is also advantageous.

Benefits:

• The position offers a fully remote working environment, as the company has been remote since 2004.
• A personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum is provided.
• There is an annual compensation review to ensure competitive pay.
• Recognition rewards are available for outstanding contributions.
• Employees receive annual holiday leave and parental leave.
• An Employee Assistance Programme is offered for support.
• Opportunities to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints' are available.
• A Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long-haul company events is included.