Canonical is seeking recent university graduates or early career professionals to join the Canonical kernel team and work on the Linux kernel for Ubuntu. If you have a passion for operating systems and are confident in writing high-quality code in C and possibly Rust, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to further develop your software engineering skills.
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As part of the Canonical Kernel Team, you will help build and maintain supported Ubuntu Linux kernels for a range of platforms, from embedded devices to cloud environments. Your first year may involve initiatives such as:
- Optimizing solutions for key Silicon and Cloud partner platforms
- Enabling Ubuntu on various embedded systems
- Security hardening and exploit mitigation
- Third-party driver integration and support for cutting-edge PC platforms
Work Conditions:
- Full-time position for early career candidates (1-3 years of industry experience) or recent graduates
- Remote work environment with the requirement to travel globally twice a year for company events
- Home-based kernel teams are generally distributed across various time zones
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with a globally distributed team
- Learn from senior mentors about the Linux kernel's inner workings
- Work with delivery teams on advanced platforms
- Diagnose and resolve kernel issues
- Take ownership of kernel delivery and improvements in tooling and automation
- Submit and review kernel patches
Requirements:
- Fluency in English (both written and verbal)
- Programming experience in C and/or Rust
- Familiarity with version control practices (ideally with git)
- Understanding of operating systems and kernel fundamentals
- Ability to travel twice a year for up to two weeks
Additional Skills (Preferred):
- Experience with Rust, Python, and Bash scripting
- Background in Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging
- Knowledge of kernel patching and debugging
- Strong understanding of device drivers and low-level system engineering
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation with annual reviews
- Performance-driven annual bonus
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave, maternity, and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities for travel and team sprints
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm and the publisher of Ubuntu. As a remote-first company since 2004, we are reshaping the world of open source. We embrace diversity and offer equal opportunity employment, ensuring all applications are fairly considered.
