Junior Linux Kernel Engineer - Ubuntu - Remote

Overview

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

In Short

• Join the Canonical Kernel Team to work on the Linux kernel for Ubuntu.
• Collaborate with a globally distributed team.
• Work on various initiatives including security hardening and driver integration.
• Learn from senior mentors and improve your software engineering skills.
• Must be willing to travel globally for team events.
• Full-time position for recent graduates or early career professionals.
• Work remotely with a focus on kernel-level software development.
• Engage in optimizing solutions for key platforms.
• Diagnose and resolve kernel issues reported by customers.
• Submit and review kernel patches with maintainers.

Requirements

• Background in software engineering.
• Programming experience in C and/or Rust.
• Familiarity with version control practices, ideally with git.
• Understanding of operating system kernel fundamentals.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Well-organized and motivated self-starter.
• Willingness to travel twice a year for company events.
• Interest in kernel-level software development.
• Experience with Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging is a plus.
• Strong grasp of device drivers and low-level system engineering.

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with in-person team sprints.
• 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 meet colleagues.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for company events.