AI Researcher — Distillation
Core
Develop, maintain, and optimize Linux software across the full Ubuntu stack for next-generation silicon and hardware platforms.
Role type
Linux Software Engineer (Ubuntu)
Builds
Operating systems, packages, toolchains, and software ecosystems for emerging architectures
Domain
Linux / Open Source / Hardware Enablement
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
C, C++, Python, Linux distribution packaging, open-source development, debugging, performance optimization
Preferred skills
graphics/audio/multimedia stacks, virtualization, containers, hardware enablement (GPUs, SmartNICs), IoT/embedded systems, toolchain development, networking protocols, security best practices
Technologies
Docker, OCI, Kubernetes, Secure Boot, Ubuntu Core, Confidential Computing
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain silicon-optimized packages and distribution components; Collaborate with silicon partners to enable new architectures; Debug issues across open-source and internally maintained software; Contribute to platform security technologies; Review contributions and maintain engineering standards; Develop and maintain technical documentation
Seniority
Multiple levels available (Junior to Senior)