Engineer à Émirats arabes unis

We are looking for an Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team.

• Work closely with our PC platform enablement team and vendors to resolve issues involving BIOS, UEFI, ACPI, or other problems involving boot and configuration of the Linux kernel.
• Become a primary contributor and maintainer to the Firmware Test Suite (FWTS).
• Improve tooling and automation for comprehensive verification of Ubuntu Linux on x86 platforms.
• Submit, review, and apply kernel patches, working with both internal and external upstream maintainers.

• 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 C.
• Demonstrated software development background involving UEFI and/or ACPI, with in-depth understanding of AML.
• Solid background with git.
• Familiarity with the x86 bootstrap process.
• Understanding of operating system kernel fundamentals, with a focus on ACPI and UEFI interaction.
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events of up to two weeks length.

• Python and Bash scripting ability.
• Prior background with the coreboot project.
• Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging.
• Experience with Linux kernel patching and debugging.
• Familiarity with Devicetree, SystemReady, u-boot, or other non-x86 platform bootstrap or configuration mechanisms.

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• 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.