About the Position

Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We are hiring a Ubuntu Enablement Engineer to represent Canonical with leading OEMs, ODMs, and silicon partners to deliver the best user experience of Ubuntu on partner hardware. Your work will improve Ubuntu for millions of users.

Location: This role will be office-based in Beijing, China

Responsibilities

Work closely with partners on platform bring-up
Debug and prioritize issues, escalate to engineering teams where needed
Facilitate communication between Ubuntu, firmware, and hardware engineering teams
Build and maintain working relationships with partners
Conduct root cause analysis, collect and organize details to reproduce and explain results
Provide fast response times and estimated timelines for resolving technical issues
Plan, build, and deliver Ubuntu ecosystem technical training to Canonical's partners
Design and provide factory support during production preparation and run
Occasional international travel to the EU, USA, Taiwan, and China

Requirements

Linux kernel, boot, and system-level architecture skills
Linux debugging and resolution abilities
English written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
Ability to be productive in a globally distributed team
Good interpersonal skills for collaboration and customer engagements
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

Experience with system firmware, including 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
Computer architecture knowledge of x86, ARM, RISC-V

We Offer

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

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open-source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

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.

Ubuntu Enablement Engineer

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