Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - Silicon Enablement
Canonical is seeking an Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer to enhance the adoption of Ubuntu Linux by expanding support for System on Chip (SoC) platforms and optimizing performance for users. The role involves working with silicon manufacturers like NVIDIA, Xilinx, MediaTek, and Qualcomm, along with the Canonical Kernel Team, which is responsible for the build, maintenance, and distribution of the Linux kernel for Ubuntu.
Key responsibilities include collaborating with a globally distributed team and silicon vendor partners to integrate platform support into the Ubuntu Linux kernel, diagnosing and resolving kernel issues reported by partners, customers, and the community, delivering distinct silicon-optimized variants of the Ubuntu Linux kernel, improving tooling and automation for kernel delivery and testing, and submitting, reviewing, and applying kernel patches.
The ideal candidate is a well-organized and motivated self-starter able to thrive in a remote work environment, with a professional manner and the ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal. Significant programming ability in C, a strong grasp of device drivers, BSPs, and other aspects of hardware-level system engineering, a solid background with git, and an understanding of operating system kernel fundamentals are required. The ability to travel twice a year for company events of up to two weeks in length is also necessary.
Additional skills that are beneficial include Python and Bash scripting ability, prior background with major SoC families, experience with Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging, demonstrated experience with Linux kernel patching and debugging, and a solid understanding of performance optimization for silicon platforms.
Canonical offers a home-based work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person, a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year, annual compensation review, recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, an Employee Assistance Programme, opportunities to travel to new locations to meet colleagues, and Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company events.