Posted April 12, 2026 · 133 days agoLast seen August 23, 2026Est. expiry May 17, 2026
Linux Kernel Engineer
Worldwide
Remote · Software Engineering
Open Application · Mid-Level
English
No degree required
About the role
Canonical offers a distributed workplace for software engineers working on Linux kernels for Ubuntu. The role involves collaboration with global teams, kernel patching, debugging, and working on security, performance, and hardware enablement projects.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with global teams on kernel projects
- Diagnose and resolve kernel issues
- Submit and review kernel patches
- Improve tooling and automation for kernel delivery
Requirements
- Strong programming experience in C
- Broad knowledge of the Linux kernel and subsystems
- Experience with kernel patching and debugging
- Understanding of Linux upstream processes
- Excellent communication skills in English
Skills & Technologies
C programmingLinux kernelKernel patchingDebuggingGit
Education Level
No degree requiredSeen 13 hours agoOpen Application
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