Software Engineer, Ubuntu Commercial Computers

Job Description

The Software Engineer role at Canonical is within the OEM Delivery Team, focusing on ensuring Ubuntu functions optimally on various systems. The role involves working with tier-one OEM, IHV, and ODM customers to preload Ubuntu, bringing it to millions of users. The engineer will enable cutting-edge technology with world-leading partners and contribute to innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with project managers and Field/QA engineers to identify, triage, and fix critical system-level problems.
• Work with individual upstream projects to find and apply patches for bugs affecting OEM/ODM customers.
• Champion locally-developed patches for inclusion in the upstream package.
• Provide software and system engineering services for OEM and ODM customers.

Requirements:

• Participation in open-source development projects.
• Passion on Linux and Open Source projects.
• Strong English-language communication skills, especially in online environments such as mailing lists and IRC.
• Excellent and proven time-management skills.
• Ability to be productive in a globally-distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation.

The role offers:

• Opportunity to enable cutting edge technology with world leading partners.
• Chance to become the first contributor to the innovation.