Lead Linux Kernel Expert

5 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Canonical Full time

Job Overview

Canonical is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Linux Kernel Engineer to join our team. As a key member of the Canonical Kernel Team, you will be responsible for driving engagements with Silicon and Cloud partners to provide optimal solutions for their platforms.

You will lead the mitigation of common vulnerabilities and exposures for Ubuntu Linux, as well as drive active hardening in the kernel. Additionally, you will architect enhancements to performance and correctness to make Ubuntu Linux the most reliable and highest performing Linux kernel available today.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive engagements with Silicon and Cloud partners to provide optimal solutions for their platforms
  • Mitigate common vulnerabilities and exposures for Ubuntu Linux
  • Architect enhancements to performance and correctness to make Ubuntu Linux the most reliable and highest performing Linux kernel available today
  • Streamline the packaging and distribution of third-party components for optimal experience by end users
  • Develop new means to deliver Ubuntu Linux at scale to the strict quality standards and delivery schedules expected by end users

Requirements

  • Well-organised and motivated self-starter able to thrive in a remote work environment
  • Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal
  • Expert understanding of the C programming language
  • Demonstrated expertise working in a *nix-based operating system kernel and distribution
  • Python and Bash scripting ability
  • Poweful grasp of the capabilities and nuances of the git version control system


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