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Est. Monthly
Estimated €3,853 - €6,000
Posted April 12, 2026 · 133 days agoLast seen August 23, 2026Est. expiry May 17, 2026

Kernel Build Automation Engineer

Kernel Build Automation Engineer - Ubuntu Linux
Remote - Europe
Remote · Software Engineering
Full-time · Mid-Level
English
No degree required
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Salary analysis

Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Remote - Europe"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 38% lower. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€1,895–€14,075). The listed pay band (€3,853–€6,000) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 30 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Kernel Build Automation Engineer
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
All roles in Remote - Europe€1,895/per month€4,927/per month€14,075/per month
Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Mid-Level)€3,853/per month€4,927/per month€6,000/per month
About the role

Canonical is seeking a senior software engineer to lead an initiative to automate and simplify the build process of the Ubuntu Linux kernel. The role involves designing advanced build control systems, working with open-source projects, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should have strong programming skills in Python and C, experience with Linux kernel patching, and familiarity with build systems like kbuild and git.

Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement automated Linux build control systems
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy into the Canonical ecosystem
  • Troubleshoot and optimize kernel build processes

Requirements

  • Strong programming skills in Python and C
  • Experience with Linux kernel patching
  • Familiarity with build systems like kbuild and git

Education Level

No degree required
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