Linux Platform Integration - Ubuntu Systems Senior Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Linux Platform Integration - Ubuntu Systems Senior Engineer based in Australia.

This role offers the opportunity to work across the full Linux stack, from the kernel and networking to virtualization, graphics, and application technologies.
You will help optimize Ubuntu for next-generation silicon and hardware platforms across desktop, server, and IoT environments.
You will collaborate with specialist engineers and technology partners to deliver high-performance, reliable Linux experiences.
Your work will contribute to complete system architectures spanning cloud, edge, devices, and enterprise infrastructure.
You will support partners with application integration, SDKs, device OS images, and application performance optimization.
The role provides exposure to advanced technologies and diverse industries, including robotics, data centers, telecommunications, retail, and automotive.
You will join a globally distributed engineering environment that values technical excellence, autonomy, continuous learning, and open-source collaboration.

Accountabilities:

• Design and implement optimized Ubuntu integrations for the latest IoT, desktop, and server-class hardware platforms and software stacks.
• Work closely with technology partners to deliver high-quality Ubuntu experiences tailored to their platforms and requirements.
• Take a holistic approach to platform integration by contributing to technical plans, testing strategies, quality metrics, and overall system architecture.
• Act as a technical lead on customer engagements involving complete architectures spanning cloud, edge, hardware, operating systems, and applications.
• Help partners integrate applications and SDKs, build device operating system images, and optimize applications across Ubuntu Core, Desktop, and Server.
• Work across the Linux stack, including kernel, networking, virtualization, graphics, packaging, and application technologies, to address complex integration challenges.
• Contribute to open-source engineering initiatives and collaborate with globally distributed technical teams and external partners.
• Apply performance benchmarking, profiling, testing, and automation practices to improve platform quality, reliability, and performance where appropriate.
• Stay current with emerging operating system, hardware, cloud, IoT, and application technologies and apply relevant developments to integration projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Linux packaging technologies such as Debian, RPM, or Yocto.
• Practical experience working with open-source communities, projects, and licensing models.
• Strong programming experience with Python, C, and C++.
• Solid understanding of Linux systems and the ability to work across multiple layers of the technology stack.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills combined with resourcefulness, initiative, and a willingness to take ownership of complex challenges.
• Ability to work effectively in a globally distributed environment through self-discipline, self-motivation, and strong collaboration skills.
• Experience with server technologies such as UEFI firmware, GPU computing, RDMA/InfiniBand, or virtualization stacks is advantageous.
• Knowledge of graphics stacks and networking technologies, including TCP/IP, DHCP, and is a plus.
• Understanding of security best practices in IoT or server environments is beneficial.
• Experience with IoT or embedded systems, including boards and SoCs, BMCs, bootloaders, firmware, operating systems, applications, and services, is desirable.
• Experience with CI automation platforms, performance benchmarking, profiling, Docker/OCI containers, or Kubernetes is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and experience presenting technical concepts to partners, customers, or wider audiences are valued.
• Willingness and ability to participate in in-person company events approximately 2–4 times per year, potentially requiring international travel, visas, or vaccinations.

Benefits:

• Fully remote working environment with the flexibility to work from home.
• Competitive base compensation determined according to geographical location, experience, knowledge, and skills.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year .
• Annual compensation reviews.
• Recognition and performance rewards.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunities to travel internationally and meet colleagues through company events and team sprints.
• Priority Pass membership and travel upgrades for eligible long-haul company events.
• Certain roles may also qualify for additional benefits, annual bonuses, or sales incentives depending on responsibilities and location.
• Opportunity to work with advanced Linux, open-source, IoT, desktop, server, cloud, and edge technologies across diverse industries.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities within a globally distributed engineering environment.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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