Kernel Build Automation Engineer - Ubuntu Linux
CanonicalRemote
Full Time
Posted January 20, 2026
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Job Description
A senior software engineer role focused on leading the development of an automated Linux kernel build and configuration system for Ubuntu, requiring strong programming skills, experience with Linux kernel patching and build systems, and collaboration within a distributed team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of an automated Linux build control system
- Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate 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
- Experience with advanced git usage and kernel patching
- Ability to lead the design and implementation of an automated Linux build control system
- Experience working closely with engineering teams to deploy into the Canonical ecosystem
- Experience in delving into kbuild, kconfig, and make to determine optimal solutions to issues faced
- Proven ability to propose innovative solutions to kernel build roadblocks and drive acceptance to upstream
Benefits & Perks
Annual performance 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
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Base pay with performance-driven annual bonus or commission
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