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Job Summary:

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, and they are seeking a Junior Linux Kernel Engineer to join their Kernel Team. The role involves collaborating with a global team to develop and maintain the Ubuntu Linux kernel, focusing on various platforms and initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team

• Learn from senior mentors to demystify the inner workings of the Linux kernel and how it is distributed

• Work closely with external silicon, cloud, or hardware manufacturer delivery teams on bleeding-edge platforms

• Diagnose and resolve issues in the kernel reported by customers, the community, and discovered by your own rigorous testing

• Take personal responsibility for the delivery of various flavors of the Ubuntu Linux kernel

• Improve tooling and automation for delivery and test of Ubuntu Linux kernels

• Submit, review, and apply kernel patches, working with both internal and external upstream maintainers

Qualifications:

Required:

• Well-organized and motivated self-starter able to thrive in a remote work environment

• Professional manner with colleagues, business partners, and the open-source community

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal

• Programming experience in C and/or Rust

• Familiarity with version control practices, ideally with git

• Understanding of operating system kernel fundamentals

• Ability to travel twice a year for company events of up to two weeks length

Preferred:

• Interest and experience in Rust

• Python and Bash scripting ability

• Prior experience with Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging

• Demonstrated experience with kernel patching and debugging

• Strong grasp of device drivers, BSP's, and other low level system engineering

Company:

Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, delivers trusted open source for everyone and provides security, support and services to enterprises. Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a team of employees. The company is currently Late Stage. Canonical has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

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  Software Development

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