Junior Linux Kernel Engineer - Ubuntu

Every year Canonical selects 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. 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: Optimized solutions for key Silicon and Cloud partner platforms,Developer platforms such as Raspberry Pi and RISC-V, Enabling Ubuntu on a wide range of embedded systems, Security hardening and exploit mitigation. The role entails: Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team, Learn from senior mentors to demystify the inner workings of the Linux kernel and how it is distributed, Work closely with external silicon, cloud, or hardware manufacturer delivery teams on bleeding-edge platforms, Diagnose and resolve issues in the kernel reported by customers, the community, and discovered by your own rigorous testing. Take personal responsibility for the delivery of various flavors of the Ubuntu Linux kernel.