About Canonical
Empowering the world with open-source software
Key Highlights
- Developers of Ubuntu, used by millions globally
- Headquartered in London with a remote-first policy
- Serves enterprise clients like Google and Microsoft
- Privately held with significant funding from various investors
Canonical Ltd., headquartered in London, is the driving force behind Ubuntu, one of the world's most popular open-source operating systems. With a focus on cloud computing, IoT, and container orchestration, Canonical serves a diverse range of clients, including major enterprises like Google and Micr...
🎁 Benefits
Canonical offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a remote-first work environment, allowing employees to work from any...
🌟 Culture
Canonical promotes a remote-friendly culture that values open-source contributions and encourages innovation. The company emphasizes transparency and ...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Canonical is hiring a Linux Kernel Engineer to work on both stable and cutting-edge Linux kernels for Ubuntu. You'll collaborate with a large kernel team and contribute to various hardware and use cases. This role requires exceptional software engineering skills.
Job Description
Who you are
You are an exceptional software engineer with a strong background in Linux kernel development. You have experience working with both stable and cutting-edge kernels, and you are passionate about contributing to the Ubuntu ecosystem. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to work with a diverse team across different time zones.
You possess a deep understanding of hardware and virtualization enablement, security, reliability, and performance. Your experience spans various platforms and architectures, from embedded devices to large-scale cloud environments. You are committed to ensuring production readiness and performance for the latest kernel patchsets.
What you'll do
As a Linux Kernel Engineer at Canonical, you will be part of a rapidly growing kernel team responsible for all supported Ubuntu Linux kernels. You will engage in projects that include benchmarking, stress testing, and optimizing kernels for key silicon and cloud partners. Your work will directly impact the performance and security of Ubuntu across a wide range of hardware.
You will collaborate with major kernel contributors, including silicon companies, to ensure their work reaches the widest audience quickly. You will also have opportunities for technical leadership and engineering management, contributing to the strategic direction of the kernel team.
What we offer
Canonical offers a flexible work environment with opportunities for growth and development. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values different perspectives and experiences. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in fostering a workplace free from discrimination.
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