kernel engineer

Canonical

<div>
 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.
 
 
 The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
 
 
 Canonical has a large and rapidly growing kernel team that underpins Ubuntu and open source more widely across a very wide range of hardware and use cases. We partner with the biggest kernel contributors - the silicon companies - to ensure that their work reaches the widest possible audience as quickly as possible, with a 10 year enterprise security commitment.
 
 
 The Canonical Linux Kernel Organization has teams in every time zone. We have opportunities for technical leadership, engineering management, and engineering directorships. The team is responsible for all supported Ubuntu Linux kernels, on all platforms and architectures from small embedded devices to standard desktop/server systems to large scale cloud environments, mainframes and supercomputers.
 
 
 We care most about hardware and virtualization enablement, security, reliability and performance. There are a number of areas where we lead upstream, but for the most part we are interested in ensuring production readiness and performance for the latest patch-sets, rather than subsystem maintenance or evolution.
 
 
 Kernel Team projects include but are not limited to:
 
 
 <ul>
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 Ubuntu Linux kernel plan, execution, benchmarking and stress testing
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 Optimized kernels for key silicon and cloud partners
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 Confidential computing and next-generation security primitives
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 <li>
 Developer platforms such as Raspberry Pi and RISC-V
 </li>
 <li>
 Enabling Ubuntu on a wide range of embedded systems
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 <li>
 Kernel Livepatch, which delivers critical kernel fixes without rebooting
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 <li>
 FIPS compliance
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 Real-Time and Low Latency kernel variants and patch-sets
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 Virtualization or abstraction engines
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 Container technology
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 Security with AppArmor, SECCOMP, namespaces and more
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 Networking - in particular performance and security
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 Storage - we are particularly interested in Ceph and DRBD
 
 
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 </ul>
 We hire candidates of all experience levels from recent university graduates through seasoned industry experts. We select those who are enthusiastic to work in multiple areas including security mitigation, feature development, patching and test. You must have outstanding academic results, a background in software engineering, be motivated to work in a distributed team and willing to travel globally twice a year for company engineering events.
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Working from home, worldwide. We have kernel teams and openings in every time zone and &ndash; with the notable exception of Taipei, Taiwan &ndash; have no offices and therefore no pressure to work from an office.
 
 
 
 What the role entails
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with external silicon, cloud, or hardware manufacturer delivery teams on bleeding-edge platforms
 </li>
 <li>
 Diagnose and resolve issues in the kernel reported by customers, the community, and discovered by your own rigorous testing
 </li>
 <li>
 Take personal responsibility for the delivery of a flavour of the Ubuntu Linux kernel
 </li>
 <li>
 Improve tooling and automation for delivery and test of Ubuntu Linux kernels
 </li>
 <li>
 Submit, review, and apply kernel patches, working with both internal and external upstream maintainers
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What we are looking for in you
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Significant programming experience in C, with Python, Golang, or other like languages is also highly regarded
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with operating system kernel internals and concepts, Linux would be highly regarded but not essential
 </li>
 <li>
 Solid background with git
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
 </li>
 <li>
 Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Nice-to-have skills
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong grasp of device drivers, BSP's, and other low level system engineering
 </li>
 <li>
 Prior experience developing with software packaging formats, with direct Ubuntu/Debian/Snap experience being highly regarded
 </li>
 <li>
 Understanding of Linux kernel upstream processes and release cycle
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 Performance engineering and security experience
 </li>
 <li>
 Solid background in CI/CD and process automation
 </li>
 <li>
 Prior public involvement with an open source project
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What we 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 addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
 </li>
 <li>
 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual compensation review
 </li>
 <li>
 Recognition rewards
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual holiday leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Maternity and paternity leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Team Member Assistance Program &amp; Wellness Platform
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
 </li>
 <li>
 Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 About Canonical
 
 
 
 Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
 
 
 
 Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
 
 
 
 We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
 
 
</div>

Linux Kernel Engineer - Ubuntu

<div>
 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.
 
 
 The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
 
 
 Every year we select new junior professionals into the Canonical Kernel Team, to work on the Linux kernel for Ubuntu. If you've enjoyed operating systems in your coursework or current role, you are confident in your ability to write high quality C and possibly Rust, and are ready to take the plunge and see how it all works, then this would be a great place to pursue your next career stage. We are a global team working to ship the world's most widely used Linux kernel, across the very latest silicon and cloud, where you can apply and grow your software engineering skills.
 
 
 The Canonical Kernel Team builds and maintains all supported Ubuntu Linux kernels for a variety of platforms and architectures from small embedded devices to standard desktop/server systems to large-scale cloud environments. In your first year you will tackle serious initiatives, which include but are not limited to:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Optimized solutions for key Silicon and Cloud partner platforms
 </li>
 <li>
 Developer platforms such as Raspberry Pi and RISC-V
 </li>
 <li>
 Enabling Ubuntu on a wide range of embedded systems
 </li>
 <li>
 Security hardening and exploit mitigation
 </li>
 <li>
 Third-party driver integration and distribution, such as graphics
 </li>
 <li>
 Expanded driver support for bleeding-edge PC platforms
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 We select candidates that are recent university graduates or early career professionals who are enthusiastic to develop kernel-level software in multiple areas including security updates, patching, and testing. The successful candidate will have a background in software engineering, be motivated to work in a distributed team and willing and able to travel globally twice a year for company engineering events.
 
 
 These are full-time positions available to prospective or recently graduated students.
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 We have home-based Kernel Teams in every timezone.
 
 
 
 The role entails
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team
 </li>
 <li>
 Learn from senior mentors to demystify the inner workings of the Linux kernel and how it is distributed
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with external silicon, cloud, or hardware manufacturer delivery teams on bleeding-edge platforms
 </li>
 <li>
 Diagnose and resolve issues in the kernel reported by customers, the community, and discovered by your own rigorous testing
 </li>
 <li>
 Take personal responsibility for the delivery of various flavors of the Ubuntu Linux kernel
 </li>
 <li>
 Improve tooling and automation for delivery and test of Ubuntu Linux kernels
 </li>
 <li>
 Submit, review, and apply kernel patches, working with both internal and external upstream maintainers
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What we are looking for in you
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Well-organized and motivated self-starter able to thrive in a remote work environment
 </li>
 <li>
 Professional manner with colleagues, business partners, and the open-source community
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
 </li>
 <li>
 Programming experience in C and/or Rust
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with version control practices, ideally with git
 </li>
 <li>
 Understanding of operating system kernel fundamentals
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to travel twice a year for company events of up to two weeks length
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Nice-to-have skills
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Interest and experience in Rust
 </li>
 <li>
 Python and Bash scripting ability
 </li>
 <li>
 Prior experience with Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated experience with kernel patching and debugging
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong grasp of device drivers, BSP's, and other low level system engineering
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What we 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 addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
 </li>
 <li>
 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual compensation review
 </li>
 <li>
 Recognition rewards
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual holiday leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Maternity and paternity leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Team Member Assistance Program &amp; Wellness Platform
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
 </li>
 <li>
 Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 About Canonical
 
 
 
 Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
 
 
 
 Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
 
 
 
 We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
 
 
</div>

Junior Linux Kernel Engineer - Ubuntu

<div>
 Ubuntu Linux, already the most popular Linux distribution in the world, is looking to increase its adoption even further by expanding the number of System On Chip (SoC) platforms supported natively and further optimising to ensure the highest performant experience for all users. There is a strong demand from silicon manufacturers such as NVIDIA, Xilinx, MediaTek, and Qualcomm to provide Ubuntu Linux to their customers and Canonical is looking to broaden its silicon enablement squads to meet this challenge. The Canonical Kernel Team - those responsible for the build, maintenance, and distribution of the Linux kernel for Ubuntu - are looking for individuals with a strong flair for software development at the hardware level and a passion for ensuring the most optimal performance the silicon can provide.
 
 
 The successful candidate will be able to prove a strong aptitude for software engineering at the hardware level. While direct experience with the Linux kernel would be a substantial advantage, it is not a hard requirement for candidates with prior background in other RTOS' or bare-metal environments as long as direct hardware experience can be demonstrated.
 
 
 There are a number of work-from-home based roles available worldwide and we are looking for experience levels from early career candidates with a couple of years under their belt up through senior industry veterans.
 
 
 
 What your day will look like
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with our silicon vendor partners to integrate their platform support into the Ubuntu Linux kernel for their product ranges
 </li>
 <li>
 Diagnose and resolve issues in the kernel reported by partners, customers, the community at large, and discovered by your own rigorous testing
 </li>
 <li>
 Take responsibility for the delivery of distinct silicon-optimised variants of the Ubuntu Linux kernel to the world
 </li>
 <li>
 Improve tooling and automation for the delivery and test of Ubuntu Linux kernels
 </li>
 <li>
 Submit, review, and apply kernel patches, working with both internal and external upstream maintainers
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify new means of maximising performance on partner silicon
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What we are looking for in you
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Well-organised and motivated self-starter able to thrive in a remote work environment
 </li>
 <li>
 Professional manner with colleagues, business partners, and the open-source community
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
 </li>
 <li>
 Significant programming ability in C
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong grasp of device drivers, BSP's, and other aspects of hardware-level system engineering
 </li>
 <li>
 Solid background with git
 </li>
 <li>
 Understanding of operating system kernel fundamentals
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to travel twice a year for company events of up to two weeks length
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Additional skills that you might also bring
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Python and Bash scripting ability
 </li>
 <li>
 Prior background with the major SoC families
 </li>
 <li>
 Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated experience with Linux kernel patching and debugging
 </li>
 <li>
 Solid understanding of performance optimisation for silicon platforms
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What we offer you
 
 
 
 We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Home-based work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
 </li>
 <li>
 Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual compensation review
 </li>
 <li>
 Recognition rewards
 </li>
 <li>
 Annual holiday leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Maternity and paternity leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Employee Assistance Programme
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
 </li>
 <li>
 Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 About Canonical
 
 
 
 Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
 
 
 
 Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
 
 
 
 We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products.
 
 
 Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
 
 
</div>

Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - Silicon Enablement

Tesla

<div>What to Expect<div>
Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Kernel Software Engineer for the Wireless Systems team to help develop best in class telematics solutions. The role involves embedded software design and development of wireless telematics systems across cellular (LTE and 5G), Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies for Tesla vehicle platforms (CyberTruck, S, 3, X, Y). The position requires working closely with cross-functional teams as well as external suppliers. This position involves working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with tight timing constraints.</div> 

What You'll Do<div><ul><li>
Develop and maintain custom BSP Kernel packages</li><li>
Contribute to overall bring-up of the new hardware</li><li>
Develop tools/applications to simplify the debugging</li><li>
Boot sequence optimizations</li><li>
Development of Multi SOC inter communication mechanisms</li><li>
Ability to work independently and creatively solve challenging design problems</li></ul></div> 
What You'll Bring<div><ul><li>
Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience</li><li>
Demonstrate strong hold on any of the Kernel sub-systems (Display/Networking/Camera/IPC etc.)</li><li>
Exceptional programming skills in C/C++, Linux OS, and Python/Shell scripting</li><li>
Hands-on experience in maintaining the Linux kernel and embedded services</li><li>
Experience in porting and patching open-source packages within the Yocto Project environment</li><li>
Experience in bring up of Multi SOC hardware</li><li>
Understanding of various IPC/Networking concepts</li><li>
Familiarity with embedded interfaces (UART, I2C, I2S, SPI, CAN, PCIe, etc.) is a plus</li><li>
Good understanding/Development of any of the AOSP or iOS frameworks</li><li>
Familiar with version control and collaborative development using Git and GitHub</li></ul></div> 
Compensation and Benefits<div>
Benefits</div><div>
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
<ul><li>Aetna PPO and HSA plans &gt; 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction</li>
<li>Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits</li>
<li>Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution</li>
<li>Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA</li>
<li>Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)</li>
<li>401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits</li>
<li>Company paid Basic Life, AD&amp;D, short-term and long-term disability insurance</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program</li>
<li>Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays</li>
<li>Back-up childcare and parenting support resources</li>
<li>Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft &amp; legal services, and pet insurance</li>
<li>Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs</li>
<li>Tesla Babies program</li>
<li>Commuter benefits</li>
<li>Employee discounts and perks program</li>
</ul></div><div>Expected Compensation</div><div>
$133,440 - $292,800/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.</div> 
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 
 
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.</div>

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