Kernel Engineer
2 weeks ago
The Canonical Linux Kernel Team is responsible for developing and maintaining all supported Ubuntu Linux kernels, which run on a variety of platforms and architectures from small embedded devices to standard desktop/server systems to large scale cloud environments. The Kernel Team has openings for engineers in a number of aspects that include but are not limited to:
- Ubuntu Linux distribution
- Optimized Ubuntu solutions for key Silicon and Cloud partner platforms
- Enabling Ubuntu on a wide range of embedded systems
- FIPS compliance
- Real-Time and Low Latency systems
- Virtualization or abstraction engines
**What you'll do**:
- Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team
- Work closely with external silicon, cloud, or hardware manufacturer delivery teams on bleeding edge platforms
- Take personal responsibility for the delivery of various flavors of the Ubuntu Linux kernel
- Improve tooling and automation for delivery and test of Ubuntu Linux kernels
**Who you are**:
- Well-organized, self-starting and able to deliver to fixed schedules
- Demonstrated ability to present oneself in a professional manner when interacting with colleagues, business partners, and the open source community
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral
- Earned a bachelor's (or equivalent university level) degree, preferably in a technology field
- Significant programming experience in C, with Python and Bash scripting also highly regarded
- Solid background with git
- Broad knowledge of the Linux kernel and kernel subsystems
- Demonstrated experience with kernel patching and debugging
- Knowledge/experience with Linux kernel upstream processes and release cycle
- Strong grasp of device drivers, BSP's, and other low level system engineering
- Prior experience with Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging would be highly regarded
Canonical believes a diverse workforce enhances our ability to deliver world class software and services which meet the world's computing needs. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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