Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - Silicon Enablement
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.