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Canonical · 3 days ago

Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - BIOS/Firmware

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

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Responsibilities

Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team

Work closely with our PC platform enablement team and vendors to resolve issues involving BIOS, UEFI, ACPI, or other problems involving boot and configuration of the Linux kernel

Become a primary contributor and maintainer to 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 both internal and external upstream maintainers

Qualification

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ACPIBIOSUEFIC programmingLinux kernelGitX86 bootstrapPythonBash scriptingCorebootUbuntu/Debian/Snap packagingLinux kernel patchingDebuggingDevicetreeSystemReadyU-boot

Required

Strong understanding of ACPI, ideally from the Linux kernel perspective

Familiarity with BIOS/UEFI to resolve issues as they are reported from PC platform vendors or the community

Prior work experience with a major PC platform firmware vendor or active participation in the Coreboot project

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, both 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 length

Preferred

Python and Bash scripting ability

Prior background with the coreboot project

Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging

Experience with Linux kernel patching and debugging

Familiarity with Devicetree, SystemReady, u-boot, or other non-x86 platform bootstrap or configuration mechanisms

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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