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Linux Devices Software Engineer

Home based - Worldwide; Office Based - Taipei, Taiwan

Full-Time

Posted October 20, 2026

Salary

12-20 LPA

Batches

2-4 years experience required

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About The Role

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is a global leader in open‑source software delivering secure, high‑performance Linux platforms for desktops, cloud and IoT. As a Linux Devices Software Engineer you will drive development of Ubuntu Core, optimise kernel and driver stacks for diverse hardware, and work closely with silicon partners to enable next‑generation connected devices. You will also contribute to open‑source communities, ensure rigorous security compliance, and mentor junior engineers in best practices.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Ubuntu Core and snapd components for embedded devices

Optimize kernel and driver code for ARM, x86 and RISC‑V platforms focusing on memory, performance and power

Design, implement and validate hardware enablement drivers and firmware interfaces

Collaborate with silicon partners and OEMs to certify and integrate Ubuntu on new chips

Conduct code reviews and contribute to open‑source community upstreams

Requirements

Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Linux kernel development
Hands‑on experience with embedded Linux on ARM/x86/RISC‑V boards
Solid understanding of memory management, concurrency and performance tuning
Proficiency with Git, build systems (Make, CMake) and debugging tools (gdb, perf, strace)
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering

Eligibility Checklist

B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical or related fields

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