Lead Linux Kernel Engineer - Ubuntu

📋 Description

• Set technical direction and lead the delivery of a team of junior and mid-career engineers working
• Lead architecture, implementation, and ongoing delivery initiatives across kernel performance
• Drive technical engagements with silicon and cloud partners to develop and deliver optimal
• Lead efforts to mitigate common vulnerabilities and exposures while driving proactive kernel
• Architect and implement enhancements that improve Linux kernel performance, reliability
• Develop and improve approaches for packaging and distributing complex third-party components to

🎯 Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in operating system kernel development, Linux systems, or low-level systems
• Expert-level knowledge of the C programming language.
• Extensive experience working with a Unix-like operating system kernel and distribution; direct
• Strong experience with Python and Bash scripting.
• Deep understanding of Git and its capabilities for complex software development and collaboration
• Experience developing with software packaging formats, with Ubuntu, Debian, or Snap experience

🎁 Benefits

• Globally distributed work environment with opportunities to collaborate across international
• Twice-yearly in-person team sprints and opportunities to meet colleagues in different locations.
• Compensation determined according to geographic location, experience, and performance.
• Annual compensation review, with additional reviews where appropriate to recognize exceptional
• Performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.