Linux Platform Integration - Ubuntu Systems Senior Engineer

Work across the full Linux stack to optimize Ubuntu for the latest generation of desktop, server, and IoT hardware platforms.
You will collaborate closely with major silicon and technology partners to integrate new features, improve performance, and deliver high-quality Linux experiences.
The role spans areas including kernel integration, networking, virtualization, graphics, operating systems, and application technologies.
You will take a holistic view of platform architecture, contributing to technical planning, testing strategies, quality metrics, and system optimization.
As a senior technical contributor, you will also support customer engagements involving complete architectures from cloud to edge.
You will help partners integrate applications and SDKs, build device operating system images, and optimize workloads across Ubuntu Core, Desktop, and Server.
This globally remote role offers exposure to emerging technologies, international collaboration, and continuous opportunities for technical growth.

• Significant experience in Linux systems engineering, platform integration, or a closely related technical field.
• Strong understanding of the Linux stack, including operating systems, kernel-level components, networking, virtualization, graphics, and system software.
• Experience working with Ubuntu or other Linux distributions in desktop, server, embedded, or IoT environments.
• Understanding of hardware and software integration, particularly with modern silicon and next-generation computing platforms.
• Experience designing or implementing complete system architectures across multiple technology layers.
• Ability to analyze technical requirements and translate them into practical integration, testing, and optimization strategies.
• Experience working with application integration, SDKs, operating system images, or embedded/device software environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex issues across hardware and software boundaries.
• Ability to work effectively with external partners, customers, and engineering teams in technically complex environments.
• Strong technical communication skills, with the ability to explain complex systems clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Resourceful, adaptable, and comfortable working across a broad range of technologies and use cases.
• Strong ownership and delivery mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working independently within a globally distributed organization.
• Professional fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience with IoT, cloud-to-edge architectures, application performance optimization, or enterprise systems is advantageous.