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Company

Canonical · 3 days ago

Lead Linux Kernel Engineer - Ubuntu

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Driving engagements for key Silicon and Cloud partners to provide optimal solutions for their platforms

Leading the mitigation of common vulnerabilities and exposures for Ubuntu Linux as well as driving active hardening in the kernel

Architecting enhancements to performance and correctness to make Ubuntu Linux the most reliable and highest performing Linux kernel available today

Streamlining the packaging and distribution of particularly troublesome third-party components for optimal experience by end users

Developing new means to deliver Ubuntu Linux at scale to the strict quality standards and delivery schedules expected by end users

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 on how best to ensure Ubuntu stays at the pinnacle of Linux distributions

Qualification

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C programmingLinux kernel experiencePython scriptingBash scriptingGit version controlRTOS experienceUbuntu packagingKernel patchingDevice driversLeadership ability

Required

Incredibly deep technical background in operating system kernels and distributions

Strong flair for leadership and taking initiative to drive ideas and the associated delivery teams to completion

Driving engagements for key Silicon and Cloud partners to provide optimal solutions for their platforms

Leading the mitigation of common vulnerabilities and exposures for Ubuntu Linux as well as driving active hardening in the kernel

Architecting enhancements to performance and correctness to make Ubuntu Linux the most reliable and highest performing Linux kernel available today

Streamlining the packaging and distribution of particularly troublesome third-party components for optimal experience by end users

Developing new means to deliver Ubuntu Linux at scale to the strict quality standards and delivery schedules expected by end users

Strong people skills and natural ability to lead engineers within the team

Ability to work with other external teams to coordinate adoption and delivery

Demonstrated technical equivalent of 15+ years of industry experience

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 ix-based operating system kernel and distribution

Python and Bash scripting ability

Powerful grasp of the capabilities and nuances of the git version control system

Ability to travel internationally at least twice a year for company events of up to two weeks length

Preferred

Strong background in RTOS and real-time performance analysis

Prior experience with Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging

Demonstrated experience with kernel patching and debugging

Strong grasp of device drivers, BSP's, and other low level system engineering

Benefits

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

Company

Canonical

Glassdoor

3.3

Canonical is a software company that markets commercial support and services for Ubuntu (Linux OS) and related projects.

Founded in 2004

London, England, GBR

501-1,000 employees

http://www.canonical.com

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