Ubuntu Core Software Engineer Coimbra

Ubuntu Core Software Engineer
Coimbra
Coimbra, Coimbra District, Portugal

Redefine the Linux experience in embedded environments with the smallest, most secure, and updatable operating system in the Io
T market. This is an opportunity for a software engineer passionate about open source software, Linux, security, and developer experience. This challenging role requires high technical skills in
- level operating systems, kernels, and device firmware.

Our mission is to enable everyone to build robust solutions across fields such as Io
T, automotive, and aviation using our
- generation secure embedded Linux OS. We focus on reliable and secure device recovery mechanisms, simplifying and standardizing field operations for fleets of heterogeneous appliances.

As a member of the Ubuntu Core team, you'll design and implement software for various CPU architectures, including ARM, RISC-V, and x86, working on boot mechanisms, bootloaders, storage partitioning, device trees, kernels, and services.

Build a rewarding career working with top talent at Canonical, a growing international software company.

What you'll do

1. Integrate diverse bootloaders and maintain gadget snaps
2. Write
   - quality code with unit tests to develop new features
3. Debug Linux system issues and produce solutions
4. Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
5. Review code from other engineers
6. Discuss ideas and collaborate on solutions
7. Work from home with occasional travel (2-4 times a year) for internal and external events

Who you are

• You love technology and working with talented people
• You are curious, adaptable, articulate, and responsible
• You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and
  - motivated
• You hold a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar
• You have experience with C or Golang, and Shell scripting
• You have a solid understanding of Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu
• You have personal or professional experience with Linux-capable devices like Raspberry Pi
• You have experience or interest in
  - level systems and security features such as:
• Bootloaders (ARM and x86), e. g. , piboot, uboot,
  - uefi
• Systemd, udev, initrd, graphics
• OS firmware daemons and CLI applications
• Linux security technologies like TPM, FDE, LUKS, HSM
• You may have knowledge of Yocto

What is Canonical?

Canonical is a growing international software company collaborating with the
- source community to deliver Ubuntu, the world's leading free software platform. Our services help businesses worldwide reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance security with Ubuntu.

We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity in experience, perspectives, and backgrounds fosters a better work environment and better products. We welcome all applicants and will consider every application fairly.