Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - Silicon Enablement

Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with globally distributed engineering teams and silicon vendors to integrate and optimize SoC support within the Ubuntu Linux kernel across multiple hardware platforms.


• Diagnose, debug, and resolve complex kernel-level issues reported by partners, customers, the community, and internal testing pipelines.


• Develop, submit, review, and maintain Linux kernel patches while working closely with upstream maintainers and internal teams.


• Build and deliver silicon-optimized kernel variants, ensuring performance, stability, and reliability across supported platforms.


• Improve automation, tooling, and CI/CD systems used for kernel build, test, and release processes.


• Identify performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations to maximize hardware efficiency across supported silicon architectures.


• Maintain strong collaboration with hardware vendors to ensure seamless platform enablement and integration.

Requirements

• Strong programming expertise in C with solid understanding of low-level system software and hardware interaction.


• Deep knowledge of operating system fundamentals, including Linux kernel architecture, device drivers, and BSPs.


• Proven experience working with hardware-level development environments, including RTOS or bare-metal systems (Linux kernel experience is a strong advantage).


• Proficiency with Git and experience contributing to or maintaining complex codebases.


• Ability to debug and troubleshoot system-level issues across hardware and software boundaries.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a distributed, global engineering environment.


• Self-driven mindset with ability to work independently in a fully remote setup.

• Fully remote global work environment with flexibility to work from anywhere


• Annual performance-based compensation review and bonus opportunities


• Learning and development budget of approximately USD 2,000 per year


• Paid annual leave plus maternity and paternity leave policies


• Opportunities for international travel to company events and technical sprints


• Recognition programs and career growth within a cutting-edge open-source environment


• Exposure to advanced silicon platforms and industry-leading hardware ecosystems

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