Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - Silicon Enablement

Canonical; Remoto; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading open-source technology firm is looking for an Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer to enhance collaboration with silicon partners such as NVIDIA and Qualcomm. The role involves developing optimized kernel versions, diagnosing kernel issues, and improving automation tools for kernel delivery. Candidates should have strong C programming skills, a solid understanding of hardware-level systems, and be comfortable in a remote work setting, along with excellent communication skills. A generous development budget and opportunities for travel are included.

Servizi

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Competenze

• Strong programming skills in C and understanding of kernel fundamentals.
• Ability to thrive in a remote work environment.
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and the open-source community.

Mansioni

• Collaborate with a global team on kernel development.
• Work with silicon vendors on platform support for Ubuntu.
• Diagnose and resolve kernel issues reported by users.

Conoscenze

Programming ability in C

Device drivers and BSPs knowledge

Git proficiency

Clear communication in English

Descrizione del lavoro

Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - Silicon Enablement

Canonical is looking to broaden its silicon enablement squad to help Ubuntu Linux shift from a desktop OS to a full platform for silicon manufacturers such as NVIDIA, Xilinx, MediaTek and Qualcomm. The Kernel Team builds, maintains and distributes the Linux kernel for Ubuntu; we need an engineer with strong hardware‑level software development skills to support our silicon partners and optimise performance on their SoCs.

What your day will look like

• Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team
• Work closely with our silicon vendor partners to integrate platform support into the Ubuntu Linux kernel for their product ranges
• Diagnose and resolve kernel issues reported by partners, customers, the community and through your own testing
• Deliver distinct silicon‑optimised variants of the Ubuntu kernel worldwide
• Improve tooling and automation for kernel delivery and testing
• Submit, review and apply kernel patches in coordination with upstream maintainers
• Identify new performance optimisation opportunities on partner silicon

What we are looking for in you

• Well‑organised self‑starter able to thrive in a remote work environment
• Professional manner with colleagues, business partners and the open‑source community
• Clear written and verbal communication in English
• Solid programming ability in C
• Strong grasp of device drivers, BSPs and other hardware‑level system engineering
• Strong background with git
• Understanding of operating system kernel fundamentals
• Ability to travel twice a year for company events of up to two weeks length

Additional skills that you might also bring

• 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

What we offer you

• 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

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. We publish Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since 2004 and we recruit on a global basis, setting a very high standard for people joining us.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

Canonical is proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We value diversity of experience, perspectives and background, and we ensure fair consideration for all applicants.