Linux Kernel Engineer - Ubuntu

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Canonical . 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 breakthroughs across cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world\'s leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. We are a globally distributed company with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and few in-office roles. Teams meet two to four times per year in person in various locations to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. Canonical has a large and rapidly growing kernel team that supports Ubuntu and open source across a wide range of hardware and use cases. We partner with silicon companies to enable rapid access to work across audiences, with a 10 year enterprise security commitment. The Canonical Linux Kernel Organization has teams across time zones, with opportunities for technical leadership, engineering management, and engineering directorships. The team is responsible for all supported Ubuntu Linux kernels, on all platforms and architectures from embedded devices to desktop / server systems, cloud environments, mainframes, and supercomputers. We focus on hardware and virtualization enablement, security, reliability and performance, aiming for production readiness and performance for the latest patch-sets. Kernel Team projects include, but are not limited to : Ubuntu Linux kernel plan, execution, benchmarking and stress testing; optimized kernels for key silicon and cloud partners; confidential computing and next-generation security primitives; developer platforms such as Raspberry Pi and RISC-V; enabling Ubuntu on a wide range of embedded systems; Kernel Livepatch; FIPS compliance; Real-Time and Low Latency variants; virtualization / abstraction engines; container technology; security with AppArmor, SECCOMP, namespaces and more; networking performance and security; storage (Ceph and DRBD). We hire candidates of all experience levels. We value enthusiasm to work in security mitigation, feature development, patching and testing. You should have strong academic results, a background in software engineering, be motivated to work in a distributed team, and be willing to travel globally twice a year for company engineering events. 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 need to work from an office. What the role entails

Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team Work closely with external silicon, cloud, or hardware manufacturer delivery teams on bleeding-edge platforms Diagnose and resolve kernel issues reported by customers, the community, or discovered through 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, working with internal and external upstream maintainers What we are looking for in you

Significant programming experience in C; Python, Golang, or similar languages are highly regarded Experience with operating system 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 up to two weeks each Nice-to-have skills

Strong grasp of device drivers, BSPs, and other low-level system engineering Experience with software packaging formats, with direct Ubuntu / Debian / Snap experience being highly regarded Understanding of Linux kernel upstream processes and release cycles Performance engineering and security experience Solid background in CI / CD and process automation Prior public involvement with an open source project What we offer colleagues

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 Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues Travel upgrades for long-haul company events About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of open source. As the publishers of Ubuntu, we drive open-source software for AI, IoT, and cloud. We recruit on a global basis and set high standards for applicants. Most colleagues have worked from home since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and raise your game. Equal opportunity

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. Seniority level

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