Ubuntu Core Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

An opportunity for a software engineer passionate about open source software, Linux, security, and the developer experience, focusing on designing and implementing software for embedded environments.

In Short

• Integrate diverse bootloaders and maintain gadget snaps
• Write high quality code with unit tests to create new features
• Debug Linux system level issues and produce high quality code to fix them
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Review code produced by other engineers
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
• Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 times a year for internal and external events

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
• Experience with C or Golang, and Shell
• Solid understanding of Linux and a modern GNU/Linux distribution, Debian or Ubuntu preferred
• Personal or professional experience with Linux-capable devices such as Raspberry Pi
• Experience or interest in low-level systems and security facilities
• Knowledge of Bootloaders in ARM and X86, Systemd, OS level firmware daemons, and Linux security implementations
• Experience or knowledge of Yocto is a plus

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a growing international software company
• Collaborate with brilliant people in technology
• Flexible work-from-home arrangements
• Global travel opportunities
• Diversity of experience and perspectives in the workplace