Overview
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT initiatives. We operate globally with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet in person a few times per year to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. The Linux Kernel Organization has teams in every time zone and offers opportunities for technical leadership, engineering management, and engineering directorships.
Location: Working from home, worldwide. We have kernel teams and openings in every time zone and, with the notable exception of Taipei, Taiwan, have no offices and therefore no pressure to work from an office.
Role
Linux Kernel Engineer - Ubuntu at Canonical — Adelaide, South Australia, Australia (remote
Responsibilities
- Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team
- Work with external silicon, cloud, or hardware manufacturer teams on bleeding-edge platforms
- Diagnose and resolve kernel issues reported by customers, the community, and through rigorous testing
- Take personal responsibility for delivering a flavour of the Ubuntu Linux kernel
- Improve tooling and automation for delivery and testing of Ubuntu Linux kernels
- Submit, review, and apply kernel patches, coordinating with internal and external upstream maintainers
What we are looking for
- Significant programming experience in C; knowledge of Python, Go, or similar languages is highly regarded
- Experience with OS kernel internals and concepts; Linux experience is highly regarded but not essential
- Solid background with Git
- Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
- Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
- Ability to travel twice a year for company events
Nice-to-have skills
- Strong grasp of device drivers, BSPs, and low-level system engineering
- Experience with software packaging formats; direct Ubuntu/Debian/Snap experience is valued
- Understanding of Linux kernel upstream processes and release cycles
- Performance engineering and security experience
- CI/CD and process automation experience
- Prior public involvement with an open source project
What we offer
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual compensation review and performance-based bonuses or commissions
- Additional benefits reflecting our values; fairness globally
- Annual holiday leave and parental leave policies
- Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
- Travel opportunities to meet colleagues at new locations
- Travel upgrades for long-haul company events
About Canonical & Equal Opportunity
Canonical is a pioneer in open source software and the Ubuntu platform. We recruit on a global basis and expect excellence. Most colleagues work remotely. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination. We will give every applicant fair consideration regardless of identity.
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full time
Job function
- Information Technology
- Industries: Software Development
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