Software Engineer - Edge AI

About the Role

Canonical is seeking a passionate Software Engineer to join our team focused on Edge AI. You will play a key role in developing secure, easy-to-deploy, and customizable edge AI solutions, with a specific focus on Inference Snaps. You will work on silicon-optimized application packages for AI/ML inference, targeting everything from embedded systems to powerful gateways.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate proactively within a distributed team environment.
• Develop and maintain open-source AI/ML inference application packages.
• Debug complex issues and produce high-quality, maintainable code.
• Review code produced by upstream contributors and fellow engineers.
• Experiment with Ubuntu Core to showcase industry-grade Edge AI solutions.
• Secure deployment of AI inference platforms on Linux.
• Build optimized AI solutions for local inferencing on Ubuntu.
• Work from home with global travel (2 to 4 weeks per year) for internal and external events.

Who You Are

• 3+ years of professional software development experience using Go or C++.
• Strong experience developing applications for Linux.
• Familiarity with several of the following:
  • Containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Packaging (Snap, Debian, or RPM)
  • Bash scripting
  • CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
  • Local AI/ML inference frameworks
  • Hardware accelerators (GPU, NPU)
• Excellent communication skills and a self-motivated, enterprising mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field.

About Canonical

Canonical is a growing international software company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu. We are committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination and value diversity of experience and perspective.