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Linux Platform Integration - Ubuntu Systems Senior Engineer

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Optimize Ubuntu for the latest IoT and server-class hardware

Design and implement Ubuntu integrations for cutting-edge IoT and server hardware. Collaborate with silicon partners to deliver seamless Ubuntu experiences. Work on holistic system architectures from cloud to edge, optimizing applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop, and Server.

Why This Role?

Partner with global tech leaders and work on cutting-edge IoT and server platforms

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement Ubuntu integrations for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms
  • Collaborate with partners to deliver an optimized Ubuntu experience on their platforms
  • Take a holistic approach to the Ubuntu experience on partner platforms, providing inputs on technical plans, testing strategy, and quality m
  • Act as a technical lead on customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edge
  • Help partners integrate their apps, SDKs, build device OS images, and optimize applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop, and Server

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM, or similar
  • Experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto)
  • Experience working with open source communities and licenses

Required Skills

linuxubuntukernelnetworkingvirtualizationgraphicsIoTServer TechnologiesOpen Source

Indonesia Context

Working Hours Overlap:
Flexible — work your own hours
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Original description from Himalayas

You will work across the full Linux stack from kernel through networking, virtualization and graphics to optimise Ubuntu, the world’s most widely used Linux desktop and server, for the latest silicon. Our teams partner with specialist engineers from major silicon companies to integrate next-generation features and performance enhancements for upcoming hardware. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to have a meaningful impact on the adoption of Linux across multiple industries. The right candidate must be resourceful, articulate, and able to deliver on a wide variety of solutions across server, desktop and IoT technologies. Canonical offers a fun, fast-paced team environment and a career full of learning and development opportunities. Location: This is a Globally remote role What your day will look like Design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT desktop and server-class hardware platforms and software stacks Work with partners to deliver an optimised, first class Ubuntu experience on their platforms Take a holistic approach to the Ubuntu experience on partner platforms with inputs on technical plans, testing strategy, quality metrics Participate as technical lead on customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edge Help our partners integrate their apps, SDKs, build device OS images, and optimize applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server Work with the most advanced operating systems and application technologies available in the enterprise world. Joining Canonical , you will partner with bright minds from all over the world, and work with an exciting set of new technologies in a fast growing company with a truly unique and ambitious vision to build a better platform with free software. You will work with customers on exciting IoT, desktop and server platforms and technologies, built to support different verticals: from robots to data centers, from telco to retail, as well as automotive. What we are looking for in you You love technology and working with brilliant people You have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM or similar You have experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto) You have experience working with open source communities and licences You have experience working with Python, C, C++ You can work in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation. Nice to have Experience with server technologies, including UEFI firmware, GPU computing, RDMA/Infiniband and virtualization stacks Experience with graphics stacks Good understanding of networking - TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST Basic understanding of security best practices in IoT or server environments Good communication skills, ideally public speaking experience IoT / Embedded experience – from board and SoC, BMCs, bootloaders and firmware to OS, through apps and services Experience working with CI automation platforms such as GitHub Experience with performance benchmarking and profiling Some experience with Docker/OCI containers/K8s What we offer you Learning and development opportunities Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual leave Priority Pass for travel Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce. In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location

Salary Context

Similar Engineering roles on LokerDollar pay around $182.5k/yr (range $5.2k–582.4k/yr, n=250 active listings).

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Canonical has 26 other active roles on LokerDollar and has been hiring here since May 31, 2026 — across Engineering, Sales & Business Development.

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  • ESTIMATEEstimated pay is in line with the role median of $182,500/year (n=250 pay-disclosing listings).
  • VERIFIEDCanonical: 42 postings in the last 3 months, 160 all-time on LokerDollar.
  • VERIFIEDCompany first seen May 31, 2026.
  • VERIFIEDThis listing first seen Oct 30, 2026.
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Remote-friendly · fits your timezone
Company
Canonical
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Estimated salary
$175k–189.4k/yr
Based on similar roles — not stated by the employer
Job Type
full time
Location
Remote · London, United Kingdom
Category
Seniority
senior
PostedNew & verified
Sep 19, 2026

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