Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - BIOS/Firmware

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Responsibilities

• ▹Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team
• ▹Work closely with the PC platform enablement team and vendors to resolve BIOS, UEFI, ACPI and other boot/configuration issues
• ▹Become a primary contributor and maintainer of the Firmware Test Suite (FWTS)
• ▹Improve tooling and automation for comprehensive verification of Ubuntu Linux on x86 platforms
• ▹Submit, review and apply kernel patches, working with internal and external upstream maintainers

Requirements

• ▹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, written and verbal
• ▹Significant programming ability in C
• ▹Demonstrated software development background involving UEFI and/or ACPI, with in-depth understanding of AML
• ▹Solid background with git
• ▹Familiarity with the x86 bootstrap process
• ▹Understanding of operating system kernel fundamentals, with a focus on ACPI and UEFI interaction
• ▹Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events of up to two weeks

Nice to have

• ▹Python and Bash scripting ability
• ▹Prior background with the coreboot project
• ▹Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging experience
• ▹Experience with Linux kernel patching and debugging
• ▹Familiarity with Devicetree, SystemReady, u-boot or other non-x86 platform bootstrap/configuration mechanisms

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
• ▹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
• ▹Performance-driven annual bonus or commission

About the company

Canonical is the company behind Ubuntu Linux, responsible for building, maintaining and distributing the Linux kernel for Ubuntu, working with PC platform vendors across a globally distributed team.