Senior Linux Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago


Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Canonical Full time

JOB SUMMARY

RequirementsWhat we are looking for in you:You love technology and working with brilliant peopleYou 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 licencesYou have experience working with Python, C, C++You can work in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation.Nice to have:Experience with server technologies, including UEFI firmware, GPU computing, RDMA/Infiniband and virtualization stacksExperience with graphics stacksGood understanding of networking - TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP/RESTBasic understanding of security best practices in IoT or server environmentsGood communication skills, ideally public speaking experienceIoT / Embedded experience – from board and SoC, BMCs, bootloaders and firmware to OS, through apps and servicesExperience working with CI automation platforms such as GitHubExperience with performance benchmarking and profilingSome experience with Docker/OCI containers/K8s

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will work across the full Linux stack from kernel through networking, virtualization and graphics to optimise Ubuntu, the world's most widely used Linux desktop and server, for the latest silicon. Our teams partner with specialist engineers from major silicon companies to integrate next-generation features and performance enhancements for upcoming hardware. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to have a meaningful impact on the adoption of Linux across multiple industries. The right candidate must be resourceful, articulate, and able to deliver on a wide variety of solutions across server, desktop and IoT technologies. Canonical offers a fun, fast-paced team environment and a career full of learning and development opportunities. This is a Globally remote roleDutiesWhat your day will look like: Design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT desktop and server-class hardware platforms and software stacks Work with partners to deliver an 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 customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edge Help our partners integrate their apps, SDKs, build device OS images, and 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, desktop and server platforms and technologies, built to support different verticals: from robots to data centers, from telco to retail, as well as automotive.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Project management, Project management, Technical documentation, Linux, Server management, Leadership skills, Leadership skills, Mentoring and coaching, Communication

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree



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