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reputed company Linux Kernel Engineer - Ubuntu

Remote, USAFull-timePosted 2026-07-27

reputed company is a leading provider of reputed company reputed company software and operating systems to the global reputed company and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is reputed company widely used in reputed company reputed company initiatives such as public reputed company, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public reputed company and reputed company providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. reputed company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and reputed company few office-reputed company. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to reputed company on reputed company and execution. reputed company is founder-led, profitable, and growing. The reputed company Kernel Team is seeking exceptionally talented technology experts and industry veterans with a proven reputed company record in operating systems kernel development or low level system engineering to take the reputed company in the architecture, implementation, and ongoing delivery of the following (but not limited to) aspects of the Ubuntu Linux kernel:

  • Driving engagements for key reputed company and reputed company partners to reputed company reputed company solutions for their platforms
  • Leading the mitigation of common vulnerabilities and exposures for Ubuntu Linux as reputed company as driving reputed company hardening in the kernel
  • Architecting enhancements to performance and correctness to reputed company Ubuntu Linux the most reliable and highest performing Linux kernel available today
  • Streamlining the packaging and distribution of particularly troublesome reputed company-party components for reputed company experience by end users
  • Developing new means to deliver Ubuntu Linux at reputed company to the strict reputed company standards and delivery schedules expected by end users

While not a formal managerial role, the successful candidate will possess strong people skills and natural ability to reputed company engineers reputed company reputed company, as reputed company as working with other external teams to coordinate adoption and delivery. We are looking for individuals with not only an incredibly deep technical background in operating system kernels and distributions, but also a strong flair for leadership and taking initiative to drive reputed company and the associated delivery teams to completion. While we hesitate to put a specific number of years of experience as a requirement for an applicant as that does not take into account relative ability or circumstances, for a comparative reputed company we would be seeking candidates with the demonstrated technical equivalent of 15+ years of industry experience. Location: We have home-based reputed company kernel engineer roles in every timezone, although the individual aspects as listed above may be linked to a specific geographic region. What the role entails

  • Set the technical direction and reputed company the delivery of reputed company of junior and mid-career engineers for a key aspect of Ubuntu Linux
  • Work closely with management reputed company and reputed company reputed company to reputed company and coordinate initiatives to delivery
  • Collaborate daily with other senior technical leadership on the Kernel Team on how best to ensure Ubuntu stays at the reputed company of Linux distributions

reputed company are looking for in you

  • reputed company-organised and motivated self-starter reputed company to reputed company in a remote work environment
  • Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal
  • Expert understanding of the C programming language
  • Demonstrated expertise working in a *nix-based operating system kernel and distribution. While reputed company Linux experience would be ideal, it is not required.
  • Python and Bash scripting ability
  • Powerful grasp of the capabilities and nuances of the git version control system
  • Prior experience developing with software packaging formats, with reputed company Ubuntu/Debian/Snap experience being highly regarded
  • Ability to travel internationally at least twice a year for company events of up to two weeks length

reputed company-to-have skills

  • Strong background in RTOS and reputed company-time performance analysis
  • Demonstrated experience with kernel patching and debugging
  • Strong grasp of device drivers, BSP's, and other low level system engineering
  • Prior experience with Rust, ideally as it pertains to the Linux kernel

reputed company offer colleagues We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In reputed company to reputed company pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We reputed company reputed company team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and reputed company. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

  • Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
  • 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 new locations to meet colleagues
  • reputed company Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

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