Linux Kernel Software Engineer

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Canonical Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Linux Kernel Software Engineer to join our team at Canonical. As a Junior Linux Kernel Developer, you will have the opportunity to work on the Linux kernel for Ubuntu, collaborating with a globally distributed team to develop and maintain the world's most widely used Linux kernel.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a globally distributed team to develop and maintain the Linux kernel for Ubuntu
  • Work closely with external silicon, cloud, or hardware manufacturer delivery teams on bleeding-edge platforms
  • Diagnose and resolve issues in the kernel reported by customers, the community, and discovered by your own rigorous testing
  • Take personal responsibility for the delivery of various flavors of the Ubuntu Linux kernel
  • Improve tooling and automation for delivery and test of Ubuntu Linux kernels
  • Submit, review, and apply kernel patches, working with both internal and external upstream maintainers

Requirements

  • Well-organized 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
  • Programming experience in C and/or Rust
  • Familiarity with version control practices, ideally with git
  • Understanding of operating system kernel fundamentals
  • Ability to travel twice a year for company events of up to two weeks length

What We Offer

  • Home-based 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

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