Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - Silicon Enablement

Canonical; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer to enhance performance for System On Chip platforms. This role involves collaborating with silicon vendors, resolving kernel issues, and optimizing Ubuntu Linux kernels. With remote work opportunities and a focus on professional growth, this position is ideal for individuals passionate about hardware-level software development. Join a pioneering company committed to open-source excellence and diversity, where your contributions can significantly impact the future of technology.

Benefits

USD 2,000 annual learning budget

Performance reviews and bonuses

Comprehensive benefits including parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong hardware-level software development background.
• Experience with RTOS or bare-metal environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with a distributed team on kernel development.
• Diagnosing and resolving kernel issues for Ubuntu.

Skills

C programming

Professional communication in English

Understanding of device drivers

Experience with git

Knowledge of OS kernel fundamentals

Tools

Python

Bash scripting

Job description

Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - Silicon Enablement

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Ubuntu Linux, the most popular Linux distribution worldwide, aims to expand support for System On Chip (SoC) platforms and optimize performance. We are seeking individuals with a strong hardware-level software development background to join our Kernel Team, responsible for building, maintaining, and distributing the Linux kernel for Ubuntu.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate aptitude in hardware-level software engineering. Linux kernel experience is advantageous but not mandatory; experience with RTOS or bare-metal environments with hardware knowledge is also acceptable.

This role offers remote work opportunities globally, with candidates from early career to senior levels.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with a distributed team
• Working with silicon vendor partners to integrate platform support into Ubuntu Linux kernel
• Diagnosing and resolving kernel issues
• Delivering silicon-optimized Ubuntu Linux kernels
• Enhancing tooling and automation for kernel delivery and testing
• Submitting and reviewing kernel patches with upstream maintainers
• Maximizing silicon platform performance

Requirements:

• Self-motivated, well-organized, capable of remote work
• Professional communication in English
• Proficiency in C programming
• Understanding of device drivers, BSPs, hardware system engineering
• Experience with git
• Knowledge of OS kernel fundamentals
• Willingness to travel twice a year for up to two weeks

Desirable Skills:

• Python and Bash scripting
• Experience with major SoC families
• Knowledge of Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging
• Experience with Linux kernel patching/debugging
• Performance optimization skills for silicon platforms

What we offer:

• Remote work with biannual team sprints
• USD 2,000 annual learning budget
• Performance reviews and bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including parental leave, employee assistance, travel opportunities

About Canonical:

Canonical leads in open source innovation, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We are a remote-first company since 2004, committed to excellence and diversity.

We are an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusion.