Junior Linux Kernel Engineer - Ubuntu

About This Role

Join the Canonical Kernel Team to develop kernel-level software for Ubuntu, focusing on security updates, patching, and testing. This role involves collaborating with a global distributed team and demystifying the inner workings of the Linux kernel.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team
• Learn from senior mentors to demystify the inner workings of the Linux kernel and its distribution
• 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 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 internal and external upstream maintainers

Requirements

• Enthusiasm to develop kernel-level software
• Background in software engineering
• Motivated to work in a distributed team
• Willingness and ability to travel globally twice a year
• Programming experience in C and/or Rust
• Familiarity with version control practices, ideally with Git
• Understanding of operating system kernel fundamentals
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal

Qualifications

• Recent university graduates or early career professionals

Nice to Have

• Interest and experience in Rust
• Python and Bash scripting ability
• Prior experience with Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging
• Demonstrated experience with kernel patching and debugging
• Strong grasp of device drivers, BSP's, and other low level system engineering

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits