Kernel Build Automation Engineer - Ubuntu Linux
CanonicalRemote
Full Time
Posted December 1, 2025
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Job Description
Canonical is seeking a senior software engineer to lead the development of an automated Linux kernel build and configuration system, focusing on simplifying distribution and deployment for Ubuntu Linux. The role involves designing, implementing, and collaborating across teams to enhance the build process, with a strong emphasis on automation, scripting, and open-source contributions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of an automated Linux build control system
- Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy the build system into the Canonical ecosystem
- Troubleshoot and optimize kernel build processes using kbuild, kconfig, and make
- Propose and drive acceptance of innovative solutions to kernel build challenges
Requirements
- Significant programming ability in Python, with strong C skills also highly regarded
- Demonstrated experience in patching and configuration of the Linux kernel
- A strong working knowledge of kconfig and git
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral
- Solid background with popular open-source projects for creating custom Linux-based distributions such as Yocto or buildroot
- Strong grasp of git
- In-depth understanding of the build system beyond typing make on the command line
- Advanced git usage and kernel patching experience
- Experience leading the design and implementation of an automated Linux build control system
- Experience working closely with engineering teams to deploy into the Canonical ecosystem
- Ability to delve into kbuild, kconfig, and make to determine optimal solutions to issues faced
- Ability to propose innovative solutions to kernel build roadblocks and drive acceptance to upstream
- Experience with software packaging formats, with direct Ubuntu Debian Snap experience being highly regarded
Benefits & Perks
Annual performance-driven bonus or commission
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
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
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