Senior Ubuntu Embedded IoT System Engineer

Senior Ubuntu Embedded IoT System Engineer Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We are hiring a Senior Ubuntu Embedded IoT System Engineer to represent Canonical with leading OEMs, ODMs, and silicon partners and to deliver the best user experience of Ubuntu on partner hardware for Robotics, Automotive, SmartNIC, Medical device, Industry gateway and many other products. In this role, you will use your knowledge of Linux and hardware and improve Ubuntu for millions of users. We work with the world's most significant silicon companies - Intel, AMD, Nvidia, Mediatek, Hisilicon, Samsung and more - to optimize Ubuntu on their next-generation chips. This fast-paced environment requires excellent time management, insightful debugging, critical thinking, problem-solving skills and deep knowledge of the Linux system. The role entails Provide software and system engineering services for OEM and ODM customers Work closely with partners on platform bring up Work with project managers and Field/QA engineers to identify, triage, and fix critical problems Work with individual upstream projects to find and apply patches for bugs Conduct root cause analysis, collect and organize details to reproduce and explain results Facilitate communication between Ubuntu, firmware and hardware engineering teams Occasional international travel to the EU, USA, Taiwan and China What we are looking for in you A Bachelor or higher degree in STEM, preferably Computer Science or Electrical Engineering Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills Familiar with C, Python and Bash Familiar with linux boot up process Linux kernel, boot and system-level architecture skills Experience of bootloader development, such as u-boot Software development on Arm or non-X86 platforms Linux debugging and resolution abilities Ability to be productive in a globally distributed team Ability to learn fast to work on cutting edge technologies Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long Nice-to-have skills Experience with system firmware, including uboot, UEFI, ACPI, DSDT, boot loaders, device firmware Experience debugging power management on PCI ASPM, SATA ALPM, low power profiles Experience in board design, bring up, and validation Experience with electrical engineering design tools (e.g. schematic capture, layout) Computer architecture knowledge of x86, ARM, RISC-V Familiarity with Ubuntu development model Shell/Python scripting skills What we offer colleagues Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year Annual compensation review Recognition rewards Annual holiday leave Maternity and paternity leave Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events 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. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, ES

Posted Date: 11/20/2025