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Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer - Optimisation - Canonical - Remote - Global

Linux Systems Engineer

Posted: May 1, 2026
Posted 69 days ago
Last seen in crawl: July 7, 2026 (2d ago)
Estimated Expiry: June 5, 2026
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Job Description

Design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms and software stacks. Work with partners to deliver a delightful, 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 complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edge. Help our customers integrate their apps, SDKs, build device OS images, 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 and server platforms and technologies, built to support different verticals: from robots to data centers, from telco to retail. 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 C, C++ You can work in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation. Additional skills that you might also bring 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 Some experience with Docker/OCI containers/K8s. What we offer you 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 and, for more information on these, you can ask in the later stages of the recruitment process. Fully remote working environment - we’ve been working remotely since 2004! Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum. Annual compensation review. Recognition rewards. Annual holiday leave. Parental Leave. Employee Assistance Programme. Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at ‘sprints’. Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events. About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004.​ Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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Current open roles at Canonical on JobCrawls
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Remote - Global114
Remote - EMEA54
Remote - Worldwide14
Remote - Europe13
Remote - Americas8
Remote - AMER1
Anywhere in EMEA1
London, UK1
Remote - Middle East1
Remote - Africa1
Remote - APAC1
Current role mix at Canonical on JobCrawls
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Software Engineer25
Engineering Manager11
Product Manager8
Sales Development Representative7
Customer Success Manager5
Product Marketing Manager4
Human Resources Specialist4
Partner Sales Manager3
UX Designer3
Linux Enablement2
Site Reliability Engineer2
Marketing Manager2
Software Developer2
Partner Sales Director2
Sales Director2
Design Manager2
Golang Software Engineer2
Linux Kernel Engineer2
HR Generalist2
System Software Engineer2
Data Infrastructure Engineer2
Talent Scientist2
Cloud Engineering Manager1
Salesforce Engineer1
Tax Senior Associate1
Enterprise Open Source Sales Manager1
Information Systems Architect1
Treasury Analyst1
Regional HR Manager1
Salesforce/NetSuite Engineering Manager1
Technical Alliance Manager1
Enterprise Sales / Alliances1
Enterprise Account Executive1
Site Reliability Engineering Manager1
Content Marketing Team Manager1
Developer Relations Engineer1
Telecom Account Executive1
Marketing Specialist1
IBM Global Alliance Director1
Web Developer1
Embedded IoT System Engineer1
Linux Devices Software Engineer1
Accountant1
Threat Intelligence Lead1
Networking Software Engineer1
Cloud Alliances1
Software Platform Engineering Manager1
Golang Engineering Manager1
Security Operations Engineer1
Security Risk Management1
Senior Communications Specialist1
Data Platform Engineer1
Talent Science1
IoT Solutions Architecture1
Linux Software Engineer1
Ubuntu Engineering Lead1
Product Manager - Cloud1
Distributed Systems Testing1
Cloud Solutions Manager1
Junior Ads Specialist1
Graduate HR Generalist1
Web Frontend Engineer1
Embedded Linux Consultant1
Project Manager - Ubuntu Embedded Systems1
IoT Data Engineer1
Rust Engineering Lead1
Senior Search Lead1
Containerization & Virtualisation Engineer1
Cloud Support Engineer1
NetSuite Engineer1
OpenStack Engineering Manager1
Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer1
Lead Python Software Engineer1
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Security Engineer1
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Python Engineering Manager1
User Science1
Software Alliances Director1
Software Engineering Manager1
Python Engineer1
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Data Governance Engineer1
Partner Marketing Manager1
Ecosystem Development Manager1
Embedded Linux Engineer1
Performance Engineer1
Sustaining Operations Engineer1
Accounts Receivable Clerk1
Security Operations1
Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer1
Global Alliance Director1
GitOps Engineer1
Linux Systems Engineer1
Partner Sales Executive1
Junior Data Engineer1
Engineer1
Software Architect1
Current role-level mix at Canonical on JobCrawls
Role levelActive listings
Mid-Level167
Senior15
Manager7
Junior1
Intern1
Mid-level1

Canonical appears in 209 indexed job postings in JobCrawls' Finland dataset since October 2023. In that historical index, the strongest location signals for this employer are Remote - Global, Remote - EMEA, and Remote - Worldwide.

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