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Jobright.ai Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Jobright is an AI-powered career platform that helps job seekers discover the top opportunities in the US. We are NOT a staffing agency. Jobright does not hire directly for these positions. We connect you with verified openings from employers you can trust. Job Summary: Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, notably through its platform Ubuntu, which is widely used in various enterprise initiatives. The Linux Kernel Engineer will be responsible for collaborating with a globally distributed team to deliver and improve the Ubuntu Linux kernel across diverse platforms, ensuring performance, security, and reliability. Responsibilities: • Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team • 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 a flavour 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: • Significant programming experience in C, with Python, Golang, or other like languages is also highly regarded • Experience with operating system kernel internals and concepts, Linux would be highly regarded but not essential • Solid background with git • Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) • Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills • Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each Preferred: • Strong grasp of device drivers, BSP's, and other low level system engineering • Prior experience developing with software packaging formats, with direct Ubuntu/Debian/Snap experience being highly regarded • Understanding of Linux kernel upstream processes and release cycle • Performance engineering and security experience • Solid background in CI/CD and process automation • Prior public involvement with an open source project 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 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage. Canonical has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Seniority level

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