Linux Kernel Engineer - Ubuntu

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 issues in the kernel reported by customers, the community, and discovered by your own rigorous testing
• Take personal responsibility for the delivery of a flavour 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 both internal and external upstream maintainers

What we are looking for in you

• Significant programming experience in C, with Python, Golang, or other like languages also highly regarded
• Substantial experience with operating system kernel internals and concepts, Linux would be highly regarded but not essential
• Solid background with git
• Prior experience developing with software packaging formats, with direct Ubuntu/Debian/Snap experience being highly regarded
• Understanding of Linux kernel upstream processes and release cycle
• 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, BSP's, and other low level system engineering
• Prior experience with Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging
• 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

• We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance.
• In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
• We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
• 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
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events