Remote Linux Kernel Firmware Engineer (BIOS/UEFI)

Jobicy; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning budget

Annual compensation review

Team sprints in person twice a year

Wellness platform

Job summary

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, seeks a Kernel Engineer to own boot, BIOS, UEFI and ACPI concerns for Ubuntu on x86. You will collaborate with a globally distributed team and contribute to the Firmware Test Suite.

You should have strong C programming skills, AML experience, and familiarity with AML, UEFI, ACPI and the x86 bootstrap. This remote role includes international travel and a learning-first culture with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong C programming background.
• Experience with UEFI/ACPI and AML.
• Familiarity with x86 boot process.
• Experience with git and code review.
• Ability to work in a remote, distributed team.
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a globally distributed team on firmware issues.
• Resolve BIOS/UEFI/ACPI problems affecting Linux boot with vendors.
• Maintain and contribute to the Firmware Test Suite (FWTS).
• Improve tooling for verification of Ubuntu on x86 platforms.
• Submit and review kernel patches with upstream maintainers.

Skills

C programming

AML/ACPI knowledge

Git

x86 bootstrap

Kernel fundamentals

English communication

Tools

FWTS

U-Boot

Devicetree

Coreboot

Job description

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, seeks a Kernel Engineer to own boot, BIOS, UEFI and ACPI concerns for Ubuntu on x86. You will collaborate with a globally distributed team and contribute to the Firmware Test Suite.

You should have strong C programming skills, AML experience, and familiarity with AML, UEFI, ACPI and the x86 bootstrap. This remote role includes international travel and a learning-first culture with growth opportunities.