Lead Linux Kernel Engineer - Ubuntu

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Responsibilities

• ▹Set the technical direction and lead the delivery of a team of junior and mid-career engineers for a key aspect of Ubuntu Linux
• ▹Work closely with management within and outside the team to track and coordinate initiatives to delivery
• ▹Collaborate daily with other senior technical leadership on the Kernel Team
• ▹Drive engagements for key silicon and cloud partners to provide optimal solutions for their platforms
• ▹Lead the mitigation of common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) for Ubuntu Linux and drive active hardening in the kernel
• ▹Architect enhancements to performance and correctness to make Ubuntu Linux the most reliable and highest-performing Linux kernel available
• ▹Streamline the packaging and distribution of particularly troublesome third-party components
• ▹Develop new means to deliver Ubuntu Linux at scale to strict quality standards and delivery schedules

Requirements

• ▹Well-organised and motivated self-starter able to thrive in a remote work environment
• ▹Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• ▹Expert understanding of the C programming language
• ▹Demonstrated expertise working in a *nix-based operating system kernel and distribution (direct Linux experience ideal, but not required)
• ▹Python and Bash scripting ability
• ▹Powerful grasp of the git version control system
• ▹Prior experience developing with software packaging formats, with direct Ubuntu/Debian/Snap experience highly regarded
• ▹Ability to travel internationally at least twice a year for company events of up to two weeks
• ▹Deep technical background in operating system kernels and distributions, equivalent to 15+ years of industry experience

Nice to have

• ▹Strong background in RTOS and real-time performance analysis
• ▹Demonstrated experience with kernel patching and debugging
• ▹Strong grasp of device drivers, BSPs and other low-level system engineering
• ▹Prior experience with Rust, ideally as it pertains to the Linux kernel

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
• ▹Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• ▹Annual compensation review
• ▹Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
• ▹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 the company

Canonical publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud. The company has worked remotely since 2004, recruits globally and has teams in every time zone.