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Overview:

We are seeking an Arabic-speaking, experienced Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) System Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Ivanti EPM solutions. In this role, you will collaborate with stakeholders, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovation to enhance endpoint security, automation, and operational efficiency across the organization.

Responsibilities

Configure, deploy, and maintain Ivanti EPM for managing endpoints across the organization.

Develop and manage EPM policies for patch management, software deployment, and device compliance.

Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of Ivanti EPM environments.

Monitor endpoint health and proactively resolve performance or configuration issues.

Provide advanced troubleshooting for endpoint devices (Windows, macOS, and mobile).

Maintain endpoint security through compliance, patching, and configuration enforcement.

Define and implement automation workflows to streamline endpoint management tasks.

Collaborate with IT and security teams to integrate EPM with related solutions.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Drive continuous improvement using analytics, reporting, and automation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

3+ years of hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and managing Ivanti Endpoint Manager.

Strong background in patch management, software distribution, and endpoint monitoring.

Knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and network protocols.

Familiarity with endpoint security integrations and compliance management.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Ability to mentor and coach junior team members.

Skills

Ivanti EPM

Patch Management & Software Deployment

Endpoint Security & Compliance

Automation & Workflow Optimization

ITIL Process Awareness (optional — remove if not part of your org standards)

System Integration & Solution Design

Leadership & Communication

Overview

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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times per year in person to align on strategy and execution. Location: remote in the EMEA region.

We are hiring a Senior Ubuntu Embedded IoT System Engineer to represent Canonical with leading OEMs, ODMs, and silicon partners and to deliver the best user experience of Ubuntu on partner hardware for Robotics, Automotive, SmartNIC, Medical devices, Industry gateways and other products. In this role, you will use your knowledge of Linux and hardware to improve Ubuntu for millions of users.

We work with silicon companies such as Intel, AMD, Nvidia, Mediatek, Hisilicon, Samsung, and with OEMs/ODMs like Dell, HP, Lenovo, Advantech, and ADLink to optimize Ubuntu on next-generation chips and ensure compatibility on partner hardware.

This fast-paced environment requires excellent time management, debugging, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and deep knowledge of the Linux system.

• Provide software and system engineering services for OEM and ODM customers
• Work closely with partners on platform bring up
• Collaborate with project managers and Field/QA engineers to identify, triage, and fix critical problems
• Work with upstream projects to find and apply patches for bugs
• Conduct root cause analysis and document reproduction steps and results
• Facilitate communication between Ubuntu, firmware, and hardware engineering teams
• Occasional international travel to the EU, USA, Taiwan, and China

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in STEM (preferably Computer Science or Electrical Engineering)
• Strong academic track record from both high school and university
• Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
• Familiar with C, Python, and Bash
• Familiar with the Linux boot-up process
• Linux kernel, boot and system-level architecture skills
• Experience with bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot)
• Software development on ARM or non-x86 platforms
• Linux debugging and issue resolution abilities
• Ability to work productively in a globally distributed team
• Ability to learn quickly to work on cutting-edge technologies
• Ability to travel internationally up to two weeks per year for company events

• Experience with system firmware (U-Boot, UEFI, ACPI, DSDT, boot loaders, device firmware)
• Experience debugging power management on PCI ASPM, SATA ALPM, and low-power profiles
• Experience in board design, bring up, and validation
• Experience with electrical engineering design tools (schematic capture, layout)
• Knowledge of x86, ARM, RISC-V architectures
• Familiarity with Ubuntu development model
• Shell/Python scripting skills

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person sprints
• 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
• Travel upgrades for long-haul company events

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. We publish Ubuntu and support the ecosystem for AI, IoT, and the cloud. We recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for new hires. Most colleagues 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.

Overview

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. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. This is a globally remote role.

We are seeking a systems software engineer passionate about software quality, Ubuntu, and the open source community, to join the Ubuntu Release Engineering team as we expand the set of open source packages we fully support and secure. We see release engineering as a first class engineering practice and are looking for people who can bring deep engineering insights to automation, testing capabilities, reporting and data analytics, as well as run processes in partnership with Canonical and community teams. Ubuntu strives to deliver the latest-best free software components, in an easy to use and highly reliable form. We build on the technical excellence of Debian and bring additional focus and shape to the solutions we offer the industry. As an Ubuntu Release Engineer, you must be passionate about the future of Ubuntu, about quality and continuous integration and testing. You will work closely with multiple teams at the heart of Ubuntu and drive quality excellence. You will work closely with the Ubuntu Desktop, Server and Foundations team and put in place metrics for quality. You will research existing issues, troubleshoot and resolve problems, and identify opportunities for improvement and communicate them to the rest of the organization to drive the overall quality of Ubuntu. This is a great opportunity to start and progress your career in the QA domain.

• Monitor indicators of quality across the Ubuntu ecosystem and products
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Server and Ubuntu Core
• Enhance our continuous integration to guard Ubuntu image, release and package quality
• Report on KPIs and analytical insights
• Empower other teams for better planning and constant quality improvements
• Develop, enhance and automate test cases, from unit tests to end-to-end multi-machine workloads
• Work from home with international travel twice a year, for events up to two weeks long

• A strong software engineering, Linux, and open source background
• In-depth knowledge of Python and Shell scripting
• Experience with C/C++
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and experience working with others to identify, isolate and resolve issues
• Experience with quality processes and continuous integration tools
• Experience working in an agile development environment
• Additional skills: Experience with Debian/Ubuntu-based operating systems and good understanding of Debian packaging and snaps is a plus

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• 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
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and others
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events

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 daily. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence and aim to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004 and offers a window into the world of 21st-century digital business.

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.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated System Optoelectronic Engineer to support the development, integration, and validation of advanced Lidar and photonic systems. This role requires cross-functional expertise in optics, electronics, and embedded systems to deliver high-performance, reliable sensor platforms.

• Define optoelectronic system architectures including photodetectors, lasers, drivers, and signal chains.
• Select and evaluate optical components for system integration.
• Collaborate with ASIC, firmware, and mechanical teams to ensure overall system performance.
• Lead integration of optical subsystems with electronics, including PCB-level optomechanical alignment.
• Develop and execute test plans for optical and electrical characterization (e.g., responsivity, SNR, jitter).
• Use lab tools (oscilloscopes, optical power meters, spectrum analyzers) for validation and debug.
• Perform system-level simulations of optical alignment, power budgets, and signal behavior.
• Utilize tools such as Zemax, MATLAB, and COMSOL to optimize system design.
• Generate interface specifications, performance reports, and test procedures.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including optical design, IC engineering, packaging, and test.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optoelectronics, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in optoelectronic system design, integration, and validation.
• Strong understanding of photonic components and optical interface techniques.
• Familiarity with mixed-signal and high-speed analog systems is a plus.
• Skilled in lab instrumentation and data analysis (Python, MATLAB).
• Experience with optical modeling tools (Zemax, LightTools, COMSOL) is preferred.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring a System Software Engineer for Python interpreter, tooling, and ecosystem

We are building a new team to focus on the Python programming language and its ecosystem on Ubuntu. They will deliver the best possible Python runtime, developer experience and supporting tooling in Ubuntu. We are keen to ensure that the cutting edge of modern programming languages innovation is available to Ubuntu users, to lay the foundation for future inventions and open source communities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a software engineer passionate about open source software, Linux systems, software architectures and Python programming language. Come build a rewarding, meaningful career working with the best and brightest people in technology at Canonical, a growing international software company and make Ubuntu the best operating system to develop and run Python applications in the cloud, in datacenters, in containers, directly on the operating system, and anywhere Ubuntu can run.

The Ubuntu Foundations Team delivers the core Ubuntu system, the base for the entire Ubuntu family of products and services. Ubuntu strives to deliver the latest-best free software components, in an easy to use and highly reliable form. We build on the technical excellence of Debian and bring additional focus and shape to the solutions we offer the industry.

Part of the Ubuntu Foundations team, you will work on some of the most critical toolchains involved in the making of Ubuntu but also pillars of the modern software ecosystem. You will leverage your experience and passion in Python to make Ubuntu the best platform to develop, distribute and consume software built with Python. Applicants will be passionate about the future of Python, of Ubuntu, mindful of the dynamics of the open-source ecosystem, and equally aware of the needs of large but innovative organizations. Applicants will drive best in class integration in Ubuntu from desktop to cloud in a secure, reliable, performing, efficient and future-proof fashion.

You will be discussing design with other team members and mentor less senior engineers and participate in code reviews and design reviews. You will also be working with other teams to ensure architecture decisions improve the overall performance and experience of Ubuntu. Your role as part of the Ubuntu Foundations team will have an impact on every aspect of Ubuntu from Desktop, Server, Ubuntu Core and also cloud images.

Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region

The role entails

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Select, integrate and package best-of-breed tooling with Ubuntu to improve developer and operator experience with Python
• Write high-quality code to create new features
• Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them
• Review code produced by other engineers
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
• Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 weeks a year for internal and external events
  
  

• You have relevant Python experience, ideally in the world of cloud-native software and Linux
• You have experience or are interested in learning how to package software for Debian and Ubuntu
• You are a long-time Linux user
• 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
• You love technology and working with brilliant people
• You are passionate, curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
• You value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long
  
  

• 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
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Software Development

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