Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - Silicon Enablement

Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - Silicon Enablement

Join Canonical to apply for the Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - Silicon Enablement role.

Ubuntu Linux, the world's most popular Linux distribution, is expanding its adoption of System on Chip (SoC) platforms to deliver optimal performance on hardware from manufacturers such as NVIDIA, Xilinx, Media Tek, and Qualcomm. Canonical seeks individuals with a strong flair for software development at the hardware level and a passion for ensuring the silicon can perform at its best.

The candidate should have strong aptitude for hardware-level software engineering. Direct experience with the Linux kernel is a substantial advantage, though not required; experience in RTOS or bare-metal environments with proven hardware experience is acceptable.

• Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team.
• Work closely with silicon vendor partners to integrate their platform support into the Ubuntu Linux kernel.
• Diagnose and resolve issues in the kernel reported by partners, customers, the community, and through rigorous testing.
• Take responsibility for delivering distinct silicon-optimised variants of the Ubuntu Linux kernel worldwide.
• Improve tooling and automation for kernel delivery and testing.
• Submit, review, and apply kernel patches, working with both internal and external upstream maintainers.
• Identify new means of maximizing performance on partner silicon.

• Well-organised 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.
• Significant programming ability in
  
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• Strong grasp of device drivers, BSPs, and other aspects of hardware-level system engineering.
• Solid background with git.
• Understanding of operating system kernel fundamentals.
• Ability to travel twice a year for company events up to two weeks in length.

• Python and Bash scripting ability.
• Prior background with the major SoC families.
• Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging.
• Demonstrated experience with Linux kernel patching and debugging.
• Solid understanding of performance optimisation for silicon platforms.

• Home-based 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.

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004.

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.