Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - Silicon Enablement

Other • Senior • Remote • Full-time • Germany

Germany

Canonical is expanding its silicon enablement squads so Ubuntu Linux natively supports more SoC platforms (NVIDIA, Xilinx, MediaTek, Qualcomm) with optimal performance. The role requires hardware-level software engineering in a fully remote setup.

Stack

Bash Git Linux Python

Responsibilities

▹Integrate silicon vendor platform support into the kernel
▹Diagnose and resolve kernel issues
▹Deliver silicon-optimised kernel variants
▹Improve tooling and automation
▹Submit, review and apply kernel patches
▹Identify ways to maximise performance on partner silicon

Requirements

▹Significant programming ability in C
▹Knowledge of device drivers and BSPs
▹Solid background with git
▹Understanding of OS kernel fundamentals
▹Fluent written and spoken English
▹Willingness to travel twice a year

Nice to have

▹Python and Bash scripting
▹Background with major SoC families
▹Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging
▹Linux kernel patching and debugging experience
▹Performance optimisation knowledge

Soft skills

Well-organised, motivated self-starterProfessional manner with partners and communityAbility to thrive in a remote team

What we offer

▹Home-based work environment
▹Twice-yearly in-person team sprints
▹Performance-driven annual bonus
▹Personal learning and development support

About the company

Canonical develops the Ubuntu Linux distribution and is a leading open source software provider to the global enterprise market.

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