Remote Linux Kernel Firmware Engineer (BIOS/UEFI)

Remote Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Twice-yearly team sprints in person

Learning budget USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Wellness and support programs

Job summary

Canonical is seeking a kernel/firmware engineer to own boot/process concerns for the Ubuntu kernel on x86 platforms. You will collaborate with a globally distributed team to resolve BIOS/UEFI/ACPI issues and contribute to FWTS, patching the kernel, and improving tooling.

The role requires strong C programming, AML/UEFI knowledge, Git proficiency, and willingness to travel internationally. Remote work is supported with global team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong programming experience in C with Linux kernel exposure.
• Deep knowledge of UEFI, ACPI and AML internals.
• Experience patching and debugging the Linux kernel.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a globally distributed team on kernel boot/firmware issues.
• Resolve BIOS/UEFI/ACPI problems affecting boot and configuration of Linux kernel.
• Contribute and maintain Firmware Test Suite (FWTS).
• Improve tooling and automation for Ubuntu Linux on x86 platforms.
• Submit, review, and apply kernel patches with upstream maintainers.

Skills

C programming

AML (ACPI)

Git

UEFI/ACPI knowledge

x86 bootstrap

Remote work

Travel availability

English communication

Tools

Devicetree

u-boot

SystemReady

Job description

Canonical is seeking a kernel/firmware engineer to own boot/process concerns for the Ubuntu kernel on x86 platforms. You will collaborate with a globally distributed team to resolve BIOS/UEFI/ACPI issues and contribute to FWTS, patching the kernel, and improving tooling.

The role requires strong C programming, AML/UEFI knowledge, Git proficiency, and willingness to travel internationally. Remote work is supported with global team collaboration.