Senior Bootloader & System Engineer - Ubuntu Linux

We are seeking an experienced software engineer passionate about Linux systems, hardware architectures, Ubuntu, and the open source community, to join the Ubuntu Foundations Engineering team to maintain and enhance Ubuntu bootloader stack to provide fast, reliable and secure Ubuntu systems on all devices and in the cloud. The boot process is critical to system security and reliability, and we are expanding our Foundations team to focus on this essential function. As a Linux System Engineer, you will work on the architecture, design, and development of core components involved in the boot and startup of the Ubuntu Distribution, often interacting with the upstream community for projects like Grub, shim, and u-boot. You will also be working with other teams to ensure architecture decisions improve the overall performance and experience of Ubuntu.

• Personal learning and development budget.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual leave.
• Priority Pass for travel.

• Development experience with early boot software like TF-A, OP-TEE, U-Boot, shim, GRUB, or the Linux kernel.
• Experience on non x86 platforms such as ARM, RISC-V.
• Motivated, curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable.
• Experience or interest in learning how to package software for Debian and Ubuntu.
• Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or similar degree.