PC Platforms Kernel Engineer - Ubuntu Linux

Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team

Work closely with external silicon and hardware manufacturer delivery teams on bleeding edge Desktop, Laptop, and Server platforms

Diagnose and resolve issues in the kernel reported by QA, customers and the community

Enable new Linux kernel features as requested by customers

Submit, review, and apply kernel patches, working with both internal and external upstream maintainers

Well-organised, self-starting and able to deliver to fixed schedules

Demonstrated ability to present oneself in a professional manner when interacting with colleagues, business partners, and the open source community

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral

Significant programming experience in C, with Python and Bash scripting also highly regarded

Solid background with git

Knowledge of the Linux kernel and kernel subsystems

Demonstrated experience with kernel patching and debugging

Knowledge/experience with Linux kernel upstream processes and release cycle

Strong grasp of device drivers, BSP’s, and other low level system engineering

Prior experience with Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging would be highly regarded

Knowledge of ACPI and UEFI is desirable

Willing to travel globally up to 4 times a year for internal and external engineering events.

Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.

In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, you can ask in the later stages of the recruitment process.

Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at ‘sprints’

Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.

Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.

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