Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - Silicon Enablement

Canonical

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Full Time

Posted March 31, 2026

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Job Description

This role involves developing and optimizing the Linux kernel for Ubuntu on various silicon platforms, collaborating with hardware vendors, diagnosing issues, and enhancing performance to support the expansion of Ubuntu Linux across different SoC devices globally.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with a global team to integrate silicon platform support into the Ubuntu Linux kernel.
Diagnose and resolve kernel issues reported by partners, customers, and testing.
Deliver silicon-optimized variants of the Ubuntu Linux kernel.
Improve tooling and automation for kernel delivery and testing.
Submit, review, and apply kernel patches in collaboration with upstream maintainers.
Identify performance optimization opportunities for partner silicon platforms.

Requirements

Strong aptitude for software engineering at the hardware level with the ability to demonstrate direct hardware experience or prior background in other RTOS or bare-metal environments.
Significant programming ability in C.
Solid background with git.
Understanding of operating system kernel fundamentals.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
Well-organized and motivated self-starter able to thrive in a remote work environment.
Ability to work collaboratively with a globally distributed team and silicon vendor partners to integrate platform support into the Ubuntu Linux kernel.
Experience in diagnosing and resolving kernel issues reported by partners, customers, and the community, including through rigorous testing.
Experience in submitting, reviewing, and applying kernel patches, working with internal and external upstream maintainers.
Ability to improve tooling and automation for the delivery and testing of Ubuntu Linux kernels.
Ability to identify new means of maximising performance on silicon platforms.
Travel availability twice a year for company events of up to two weeks length.