C
Linux Kernel Engineer
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote
Experience
3 years
Job description
A Linux kernel engineering role at Canonical focused on kernel patching, debugging, device drivers and BSPs, working with the Linux kernel and its upstream processes.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote
- Languages
- English – fluent
What we're looking for
- An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
- Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
- Well-organised, self-starting and able to deliver to fixed schedules
- Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and community
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral
- Significant programming experience in C
- Solid background with git
- Broad knowledge of the Linux kernel and kernel subsystems
- Demonstrated experience with kernel patching and debugging
- Understanding of Linux kernel upstream processes and release cycle
- Strong grasp of device drivers, BSP's, and other low level system engineering
- Professional written and spoken English
- Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
- Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
- Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
- Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each
Nice to have
- Python and Bash scripting
- Prior experience with Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging
- Performance engineering and security experience
Benefits
- 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
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
- Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
- Performance-driven annual bonus
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About Canonical
A pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source
Canonical is the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004.
Key facts
- 2004
- Open source software
- Publishes Ubuntu
- Remote-first company since its inception in 2004
- Recruits on a global basis
What they value
- Excellence
- Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background