Remote Linux Kernel Engineer: BIOS/UEFI & ACPI

Higlobe, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning budget USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Wellness Platform

Travel opportunities

Travel upgrades

Job summary

Canonical seeks a kernel firmware expert to own boot process components, ACPI, BIOS/UEFI, and related platform firmware within the Ubuntu kernel. You will work with a globally distributed team, contribute to FWTS, and enhance tooling for x86 platforms.

Strong C and AML experience, plus kernel patching and git proficiency, are essential. The role supports remote work with occasional international travel for team events and collaboration with platform vendors.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of ACPI from the Linux kernel perspective.
• Experience with BIOS/UEFI and AML in kernel context.
• Solid background with git and kernel patch submission.
• Familiarity with x86 bootstrap and OS kernel fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate regularly with a globally distributed team.
• Work with PC platform enablement teams and vendors on BIOS/UEFI/ACPI issues.
• Contribute to and maintain FWTS (Firmware Test Suite).
• Improve tooling and automation for Ubuntu on x86 platforms.
• Submit kernel patches and coordinate with upstream maintainers.

Skills

C programming

English communication

Kernel fundamentals

ACPI/UEFI knowledge

x86 bootstrap understanding

Tools

Git

Devicetree

SystemReady

u-boot

Job description

Canonical seeks a kernel firmware expert to own boot process components, ACPI, BIOS/UEFI, and related platform firmware within the Ubuntu kernel. You will work with a globally distributed team, contribute to FWTS, and enhance tooling for x86 platforms.

Strong C and AML experience, plus kernel patching and git proficiency, are essential. The role supports remote work with occasional international travel for team events and collaboration with platform vendors.