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Linux Kernel Engineer

Requisitos e responsabilidades

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Details

  • Ubuntu Linux kernel plan, execution, benchmarking and stress testing
  • Optimised kernels for key silicon and cloud partners
  • Confidential computing and next-generation security primitives
  • Developer platforms such as Raspberry Pi and RISC-V
  • Enabling Ubuntu on a wide range of embedded systems
  • Kernel Livepatch, which delivers critical kernel fixes without rebooting
  • FIPS compliance
  • Real-Time and Low Latency kernel variants and patchsets
  • Virtualisation or abstraction engines
  • Container technology
  • Security with AppArmor, SECCOMP, namespaces and more
  • Networking - in particular performance and security
  • Storage - we are particularly interested in Ceph and DRBD

What your day will look like

  • Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team
  • Work closely with silicon, cloud, or hardware manufacturers
  • Diagnose and resolve issues in the kernel
  • Take personal responsibility for a flavour of the Ubuntu Linux kernel
  • Improve tooling and automation for delivery and test of Ubuntu Linux kernels
  • Submit, review, and apply kernel patches

What we are looking for in you

  • An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
  • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
  • Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
  • Well-organised, self-starting and able to deliver to fixed schedules
  • Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and community
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral
  • Significant programming experience in C
  • Solid background with git
  • Broad knowledge of the Linux kernel and kernel subsystems
  • Demonstrated experience with kernel patching and debugging
  • Understanding of Linux kernel upstream processes and release cycle
  • Strong grasp of device drivers, BSP’s, and other low level system engineering
  • Professional written and spoken English
  • Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
  • Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
  • Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each

Additional skills that you might also bring

  • Python and Bash scripting
  • Prior experience with Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging
  • Performance engineering and security experience

What we offer you

  • 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
  • Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
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