Linux Kernel Engineer

About This Role

Join Canonical's growing Linux Kernel Organization! We are seeking exceptional software engineers at all seniority levels to work on stable and cutting-edge Linux kernels for Ubuntu across diverse hardware architectures—from embedded devices to large-scale cloud environments.

Your Impact:

• Patch Management & Performance: Ensure production readiness by delivering latest patchsets, optimizing kernels for key silicon/cloud partners, and managing the Ubuntu kernel lifecycle (planning, benchmarking, stress testing).
• Security & Reliability: Lead initiatives in confidential computing, FIPS compliance, Real-Time/Low Latency variants, and security primitives like AppArmor/SECCOMP.
• Innovation: Drive development for container technology (Docker/Podman), virtualization engines, Ceph storage solutions, and platforms like Raspberry Pi & RISC-V.

Your Day-to-Day

You will collaborate with a globally distributed team across all time zones. Your work involves diagnosing kernel issues, taking ownership of specific kernel flavors, improving automation tooling for delivery/testing, and actively contributing upstream patches alongside silicon partners (e.g., NVIDIA, AMD).

Who We Are Looking For

• Educational Background: Outstanding academic records in Computer Science or STEM degrees preferred.
• Tech Stack: Solid grasp of Linux kernel subsystems, device drivers (BSP), git workflows, and debugging techniques. Knowledge of Device Tree is a plus.
• Skills: Proficiency in C/C++, Bash scripting, Python; experience with Debian/Ubuntu packaging tools.