Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer

Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - Silicon Enablement Join to apply for the Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - Silicon Enablement role at Canonical. Ubuntu Linux, the most popular Linux distribution, is expanding its System On Chip (SoC) platform support and seeking highly skilled engineers to help deliver a high‑performance experience across a wide range of silicon. There is a strong demand from silicon manufacturers such as NVIDIA, Xilinx, MediaTek, and Qualcomm to provide Ubuntu Linux to their customers. Canonical is looking to broaden its silicon enablement squads to meet this challenge. The Canonical Kernel Team—responsible for the build, maintenance, and distribution of the Linux kernel for Ubuntu—seeks individuals with a strong flair for software development at the hardware level and a passion for ensuring that silicon performs at its best. What your day will look like Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team. Work closely with silicon vendor partners to integrate platform support into the Ubuntu Linux kernel for their product ranges. Diagnose and resolve kernel issues reported by partners, customers, the community, and your own testing. Take responsibility for the delivery of distinct silicon‑optimised variants of the Ubuntu Linux kernel worldwide. Improve tooling and automation for the delivery and testing of Ubuntu Linux kernels. Submit, review, and apply kernel patches, working with both internal and external upstream maintainers. Identify new means of maximising performance on partner silicon. What we are looking for in you Well‑organised 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. Significant programming ability in C. Strong grasp of device drivers, BSPs, and other aspects of hardware‑level system engineering. Solid background with git. Understanding of operating system kernel fundamentals. Ability to travel twice a year for company events of up to two weeks in length. Additional skills that you might also bring Python and Bash scripting ability. Prior background with the major SoC families. Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging. Demonstrated experience with Linux kernel patching and debugging. Solid understanding of performance optimisation for silicon platforms. What we offer you Home‑based 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. About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu—one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud—Canonical is changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit globally and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence, and we need the best to succeed. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, challenging you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr