Linux Platform Integration at Canonical

Canonical – We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely, and more cost-effectively than any other company. We develop Ubuntu, the world’s most popular enterprise Linux from cloud to edge, together with a passionate global community of 200,000 contributors. Ubuntu means ‘humanity to others. We chose it because it embodies the generosity at the heart of open source, the new normal for platforms and innovation. Together with a community of 200,000, we publish an operating system that runs from the tiny connected devices up to the world’s biggest mainframes, the platform that everybody uses on the public cloud, and the workstation experience of the world’s most productive developers. Secure and reliable, elegant and intuitive, and open for innovation – Ubuntu is the future of open source, which is why it’s the fastest-growing Linux in the world despite already being the most widely deployed.

Job position: Linux Platform Integration – Ubuntu Systems Senior Engineer

Job Location: Lagos

Job Responsibilities

1. Design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT desktop and server-class hardware platforms and software stacks
2. Work with partners to deliver an optimised, first class Ubuntu experience on their platforms
3. Take a holistic approach to the Ubuntu experience on partner platforms with inputs on technical plans, testing strategy, quality metrics
4. Participate as technical lead on customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edge
5. Help our partners integrate their apps, SDKs, build device OS images, and optimize applications with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server
6. Work with the most advanced operating systems and application technologies available in the enterprise world.
7. 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.

Job Requirements

1. You love technology and working with brilliant people
2. You have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM or similar
3. You have experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto)
4. You have experience working with open source communities and licences
5. You have experience working with Python, C, C++
6. You can work in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation.

Nice to have:

1. Experience with server technologies, including UEFI firmware, GPU computing, RDMA/Infiniband and virtualization stacks
2. Experience with graphics stacks
3. Good understanding of networking – TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/REST
4. Basic understanding of security best practices in IoT or server environments
5. Good communication skills, ideally public speaking experience
6. IoT / Embedded experience – from board and SoC, BMCs, bootloaders and firmware to OS, through apps and services
7. Experience working with CI automation platforms such as GitHub
8. Experience with performance benchmarking and profiling
9. Some experience with Docker/OCI containers/K8s

What we offer you

1. Learning and development opportunities
2. Annual compensation review
3. Recognition rewards
4. Annual leave
5. Priority Pass for travel
6. 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.
7. 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 and, for more information on these, you can ask in the later stages of the recruitment process.
8. Fully remote working environment – we’ve been working remotely since 2004!
9. Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
10. Annual compensation review
11. Recognition rewards
12. Annual holiday leave
13. Parental Leave
14. Employee Assistance Programme
15. Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at ‘sprints’
16. Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events

Application Deadline
24th September, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online