Junior Linux Kernel Engineer - Ubuntu

About This Role

Join the Canonical Kernel Team to develop the Linux kernel for Ubuntu, contributing to its use in public cloud, data science, AI, and IoT initiatives. This role involves building and maintaining Ubuntu Linux kernels across various platforms and architectures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team
• Learn from senior mentors about 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 through rigorous testing
• Take personal responsibility for the delivery of various flavors 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

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

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