Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - Silicon Enablement

Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team

Work closely with our silicon vendor partners to integrate their platform support into the Ubuntu Linux kernel for their product ranges

Diagnose and resolve issues in the kernel reported by partners, customers, the community at large, and discovered by your own rigorous testing

Take responsibility for the delivery of distinct silicon-optimised variants of the Ubuntu Linux kernel to the world

Improve tooling and automation for the delivery and test of Ubuntu Linux kernels

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

Identify new means of maximising performance on partner silicon

Well-organised and motivated self-starter able to thrive in a remote work environment

Professional manner with colleagues, business partners, and the open-source community

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal

Significant programming ability in C

Strong grasp of device drivers, BSP’s, and other aspects of hardware-level system engineering

Solid background with git

Understanding of operating system kernel fundamentals

Ability to travel twice a year for company events of up to two weeks length

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm 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.​ Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products.

Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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