Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - Silicon Enablement

Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - Silicon Enablement  Canonical is looking to broaden its silicon enablement squad to help Ubuntu Linux shift from a desktop OS to a full platform for silicon manufacturers such as NVIDIA, Xilinx, Media Tek and Qualcomm. The Kernel Team builds, maintains and distributes the Linux kernel for Ubuntu; we need an engineer with strong hardware‑level software development skills to support our silicon partners and optimise performance on their SoCs.
What your day will look like   Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team
Work closely with our 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 through your own testing
Deliver distinct silicon‑optimised variants of the Ubuntu kernel worldwide
Improve tooling and automation for kernel delivery and testing
Submit, review and apply kernel patches in coordination with upstream maintainers
Identify new performance optimisation opportunities on partner silicon
What we are looking for in you   Well‑organised self‑starter able to thrive in a remote work environment
Professional manner with colleagues, business partners and the open‑source community
Clear written and verbal communication in English
Solid programming ability in C
Strong grasp of device drivers, BSPs and other hardware‑level system engineering
Strong background with git
Understanding of operating system kernel fundamentals
Ability to travel twice a year for company events of up to two weeks 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. We publish 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 2004 and we recruit on a global basis, setting a very high standard for people joining us.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer  Canonical is proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We value diversity of experience, perspectives and background, and we ensure fair consideration for all applicants.

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