Lead Linux Kernel Engineer – Ubuntu

🕒 April 1

🌏 Anywhere in the World

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💻 Full-stack Engineer

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Canonical

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2004

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

Open Source • Cloud • Artificial Intelligence

Canonical is the company behind Ubuntu, the world's most popular open-source operating system, which provides fast, modern, and secure Linux solutions for desktops, servers, and cloud environments. They offer a comprehensive set of products and services, including Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Server, cloud solutions such as OpenStack, and tools for managing containerized applications with Kubernetes. Canonical focuses on making open-source technology reliable and accessible across various industries, from IoT and AI to enterprise infrastructure.

📋 Description

• Set the technical direction and lead the delivery of a team of junior and mid-career engineers for a key aspect of Ubuntu Linux • Work closely with management within and outside the team to track and coordinate initiatives to delivery • Collaborate daily with other senior technical leadership on the Kernel Team on how best to ensure Ubuntu stays at the pinnacle of Linux distributions

🎯 Requirements

• Well-organised and motivated self-starter able to thrive in a remote work environment • Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal • Expert understanding of the C programming language • Demonstrated expertise working in a *nix-based operating system kernel and distribution. While direct Linux experience would be ideal, it is not required. • Python and Bash scripting ability • Powerful grasp of the capabilities and nuances of the git version control system • Prior experience developing with software packaging formats, with direct Ubuntu/Debian/Snap experience being highly regarded • Ability to travel internationally at least twice a year for company events of up to two weeks length

🏖️ Benefits

• 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