Canonical
Junior Linux Kernel Engineer- Ubuntu
Remote Devices Engineering role with clear candidate location fit.
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Eligible countriesWorldwide
Seniority signalJunior
Work settingRemote
Accepted candidate locations
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Role overview
Junior Linux Kernel Engineer- Ubuntu
Requirements and responsibilities
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Details
- Optimized solutions for key Silicon and Cloud partner platforms
- Developer platforms such as Raspberry Pi and RISC-V
- Enabling Ubuntu on a wide range of embedded systems
- Security hardening and exploit mitigation
- Third-party driver integration and distribution, such as graphics
- Expanded driver support for bleeding-edge PC platforms
The role entails
- Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team
- Learn from senior mentors to demystify the inner workings of the Linux kernel and how it is distributed
- Work closely with external silicon, cloud, or hardware manufacturer delivery teams on bleeding-edge platforms
- Diagnose and resolve issues in the kernel reported by customers, the community, and discovered by your own rigorous testing
- 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
- Submit, review, and apply kernel patches, working with both internal and external upstream maintainers
What we are looking for in you
- Well-organized and motivated self-starter able to thrive in a remote work environment
- Professional manner with colleagues, business partners, and the open-source community
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
- Programming experience in C and/or Rust
- Familiarity with version control practices, ideally with git
- Understanding of operating system kernel fundamentals
- Ability to travel twice a year for company events of up to two weeks length
Nice-to-have skills
- Interest and experience in Rust
- Python and Bash scripting ability
- Prior experience with Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging
- Demonstrated experience with kernel patching and debugging
- Strong grasp of device drivers, BSP’s, and other low level system engineering
What we offer colleagues
- 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
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