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Canonical · 1 day ago

Linux Kernel Engineer

New York, NY

Full-time

Remote

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Responsibilities

Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team

Work closely with silicon, cloud, or hardware manufacturers

Diagnose and resolve issues in the kernel

Take personal responsibility for a flavour of the Ubuntu Linux kernel

Improve tooling and automation for delivery and test of Ubuntu Linux kernels

Submit, review, and apply kernel patches

Qualification

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C programmingLinux kernelKernel patchingGitDevice driversLinux (Debian/Ubuntu)PythonBash scriptingPerformance engineeringSecurity experience

Required

An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path

Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations

Well-organised, self-starting and able to deliver to fixed schedules

Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and community

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral

Significant programming experience in C

Solid background with git

Broad knowledge of the Linux kernel and kernel subsystems

Demonstrated experience with kernel patching and debugging

Understanding of Linux kernel upstream processes and release cycle

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

Professional written and spoken English

Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)

Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability

Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments

Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each

Preferred

Python and Bash scripting

Prior experience with Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging

Performance engineering and security experience

Benefits

Distributed 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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