Kernel Developer Opportunity with Canonical

5 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Canonical Full time
About Us

Canonical is a technology company based in the UK, dedicated to delivering open source solutions for computing and cloud infrastructure.

Salary Range

We offer a highly competitive salary range of $120,000 - $200,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus performance-driven annual bonuses.

Job Description

This is an exceptional opportunity to join our Linux Kernel team as a developer. Your primary responsibility will be to work closely with our globally distributed team to diagnose and resolve issues in the kernel, take personal responsibility for a flavor of the Ubuntu Linux kernel, and improve tooling and automation for delivery and test of Ubuntu Linux kernels.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path.
  • Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations.
  • Well-organised, self-starting and able to deliver to fixed schedules.
  • Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and community.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral.
  • Significant programming experience in C.
  • Solid background with git.
  • Broad knowledge of the Linux kernel and kernel subsystems.
  • Demonstrated experience with kernel patching and debugging.
  • Understanding of Linux kernel upstream processes and release cycle.
  • Strong grasp of device drivers, BSP's, and other low level system engineering.
Benefits
  • Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person.
  • Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
  • Annual compensation review.
  • Recognition rewards.
  • Annual holiday leave.
  • Maternity and paternity leave.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
  • Prior Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events.

Located worldwide, we welcome applications from talented individuals who are passionate about open source and software development.



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