Lead Linux Kernel Engineer - Ubuntu

Join Canonical as an Ubuntu Security Engineer and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to securing open source software. This role involves monitoring and addressing vulnerabilities in the Ubuntu ecosystem, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to enhance security features, and contributing to the overall safety of the community. You will en…

As the leading Linux distribution, Ubuntu plays a crucial role in maintaining the security of the global internet ecosystem. We are seeking a passionate Engineering Manager for our Security team, whose leadership will significantly enhance the safety and security of millions of users worldwide. Join a dedicated group of security professionals committed to safeguarding the open-source environment while fostering innovation. In this pivotal role, you will tackle emerging security threats, devise robust protective measures, and uphold the integrity of the Ubuntu platform. Your contributions will not only protect users but will also create a lasting impact on the digital landscape.The Security Engineering team is primarily focused on responding to new threats and securing the open-source ecosystem for both the community and enterprise users. You will directly improve security by addressing potential CVEs and vulnerabilities throughout the lifecycle of Canonical's products, including Ubuntu. This position involves engaging with our community and customers, collaborating across multiple engineering teams and projects to achieve our security goals.As an Engineering Manager, your responsibilities will encompass line management and career development for your team. Success in this role requires a strong ability to nurture engineering talent, represent your team's technical capabilities, and foster collaboration with other teams and partners.

Canonical is at the forefront of open source innovation, delivering powerful software and operating systems to enterprises worldwide. Our flagship platform, Ubuntu, plays a crucial role in transformative initiatives across public cloud, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering breakthroughs, and the Internet of Things. We proudly serve top-tier public cloud providers, semiconductor manufacturers, and industry leaders across various sectors. As a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, Canonical boasts over 1,200 talented professionals across more than 75 countries, with few office-based roles. Our teams convene two to four times a year in dynamic locations worldwide to align on strategy and objectives. As a profitable, founder-led company on a growth trajectory, we are seeking engineering leaders passionate about quality, performance, and resilience in software. We value candidates with a demonstrated history of cultivating high-performing engineering teams. Our leadership roles encompass both managerial positions and Senior+ engineering roles. At Canonical, we encourage managers to maintain technical involvement, while Senior+ engineers take the lead on software projects, shaping processes and mentoring team members. Our teams are dedicated to integrating cutting-edge open source technologies, ensuring robust upgrade paths, and engineering the future of Ubuntu. Ubuntu is not merely the most widely deployed open source operating system; it is a platform that fosters innovation for millions globally. Our diverse community spans from students and hobbyists to professional engineering teams and creatives in corporate and academic settings. Key teams that drive Ubuntu’s success include: - **Foundations**: Responsible for maintaining essential software, architectures, package managers, compilers, toolchains, bootloaders, filesystems, and core utilities. - **Server**: Steering the design, development, and future of the Ubuntu Server distribution. - **Desktop**: Leading the charge on Ubuntu Desktop, our immutable desktop offerings, including Ubuntu Core Desktop, WSL, gaming technology, and a suite of modern applications built using Flutter. - **Debcrafters**: A newly formed team focused on advancing, maintaining, and ensuring the overall health of the Ubuntu archive, which is one of the largest repositories of open source software today. You will be accountable for defining your technical roadmap and guiding your team to grow as engineers, delivering meaningful work while enjoying their journey.

Canonical, a global leader in open-source software and operating systems, is seeking an Engineering Manager for our renowned Ubuntu platform. Ubuntu is at the forefront of transformative enterprise initiatives including public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our esteemed clientele comprises top-tier public cloud and silicon providers, alongside prominent industry leaders across various sectors. We champion a culture of global distributed collaboration, with over 1,200 team members spanning more than 75 countries and minimal office-based roles. Teams convene two to four times a year in captivating locations worldwide to strategize and execute our vision.As a founder-led and profitable organization, we continue to expand our horizons. We are on the lookout for dynamic engineering leaders who are passionate about quality, performance, and resilience in software development. Ideal candidates will possess a proven history of cultivating and developing high-performing engineering teams.This position encompasses roles for both Managers and Senior Managers. At Canonical, we emphasize the importance of remaining technically adept, staying engaged with code, and fostering relationships within our teams.Our engineering teams integrate cutting-edge open-source software, ensure robust upgrade paths, and innovate the future of Ubuntu. More than just the world’s most deployed open-source operating system, Ubuntu serves as a platform of innovation for millions globally. Our community embodies a diverse spectrum of developers, from students and hobbyists to professional engineering and creative teams in corporate and academic settings.The primary teams responsible for delivering Ubuntu include:Foundations: Responsible for maintaining essential software components such as architectures, package managers, compilers, toolchains, bootloaders, filesystems, and core utilities.Server: Leading the future design and evolution of our Ubuntu Server distribution.Desktop: Driving innovations for Ubuntu Desktop, including the future immutable desktop, Ubuntu Core Desktop, WSL, gaming technology, and a suite of modern applications crafted with Flutter.Debcrafters: A dedicated team focused on the maintenance and overall health of the Ubuntu archive, one of the most comprehensive repositories of open-source software today.As the Engineering Manager, you will oversee your technical roadmap and be accountable for your team’s growth. You will help them excel as engineers, engage in meaningful work, and enjoy their journey with us. A background in software engineering coupled with technical leadership experience is essential for this role.

Canonical is at the forefront of open-source software innovation, delivering exceptional operating systems to enterprises globally. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Software Engineer to join our dynamic Ubuntu Engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of Ubuntu, a platform that empowers millions in areas such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. You will collaborate with a worldwide team of over 1,200 professionals across 75+ countries, all committed to excellence in software quality, performance, and resilience. Your expertise will help us integrate cutting-edge open-source software, establish robust upgrade paths, and shape the future of Ubuntu, which is not only the most widely deployed open-source operating system but also a vibrant community of developers ranging from students to industry experts.

Canonical, a trailblazer in open source software and operating systems, is transforming the global enterprise and technology landscape with our widely adopted Ubuntu platform. Our technology empowers groundbreaking initiatives across public cloud, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering innovation, and the Internet of Things (IoT). We take pride in serving the world’s leading public cloud and silicon providers, alongside industry pioneers across various sectors. Embracing a culture of global collaboration, we boast a workforce of over 1,200 professionals spanning 75+ countries, with minimal office-based roles. Our teams convene in unique locations worldwide two to four times a year to align on strategic objectives and execution.As a founder-led, profitable, and rapidly growing organization, we are seeking a skilled Technical Engineering Manager to revolutionize the embedded Linux experience by developing the most compact, secure, and reliable operating system in the IoT market.This is an exciting opportunity for a technical leader passionate about open source software, Linux, containers, security, and enhancing the developer experience. You will have the chance to shape the future of Linux, from the smallest devices to desktops, in a role that demands both high technical acumen and the ability to inspire and lead teams.Our mission is to empower everyone to build resilient solutions across diverse fields, including IoT, automotive, and aviation, by utilizing the next-generation secure embedded Linux operating system. We are committed to establishing reliable and secure device recovery mechanisms, enabling manufacturers to streamline and standardize operations for diverse appliance fleets.As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a talented team of software developers in designing and implementing Ubuntu Core system software across various CPU architectures, including ARM, RISC-V, and X86. Collaborating with stakeholders, you will prioritize requests, strategize roadmaps, and ensure the team meets their objectives. This role offers you a chance to influence company culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work closely with your team on strategy and execution.

Join Canonical, a trailblazer in open source software, as an Ubuntu Core Software Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will revolutionize the Linux experience within embedded environments, developing the most secure and updatable operating system for the IoT landscape. We seek a passionate software engineer who is well-versed in open source principles, Linux systems, security protocols, and the developer experience. You will tackle complex challenges that require a robust understanding of low-level operating systems, kernel functionalities, and device firmware. Your mission will involve empowering diverse industries—ranging from IoT to automotive and aviation—by creating a next-generation secure embedded Linux OS that simplifies operations for device manufacturers worldwide. As part of the Ubuntu Core team, your work will encompass designing and implementing software for various CPU architectures, including ARM, RISC-V, and x86, while enhancing boot mechanisms, bootloaders, storage layouts, and device trees.

Canonical, a trailblazer in open source software and operating systems, is on the hunt for passionate Junior Software Engineers to join our thriving Ubuntu Engineering team. As a globally recognized platform, Ubuntu empowers groundbreaking initiatives across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. Our vast clientele includes top-tier public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across diverse sectors. Embracing a culture of global collaboration, we boast a team of over 1,200 professionals in more than 75 countries, with minimal office-based roles. Our engineering teams convene two to four times a year in exciting locations worldwide to strategize and align on key objectives. Join us as we continue to grow and innovate in a founder-led, profitable environment. We are seeking enthusiastic junior engineers who prioritize quality, performance, and resilience in software. Ideal candidates will thrive in designing and engineering new software, while also being adept at packaging, integrating, testing, and delivering an impressive array of open source software available in the Ubuntu repositories. You will play a crucial role in integrating the latest open source solutions, ensuring robust upgrade paths, and shaping the future of Ubuntu. Our engineering community embodies a rich diversity of experience, from students and hobbyists to seasoned professionals in corporate and academic settings. You will have the opportunity to work across four key teams that contribute to Ubuntu's success: Foundations, Server, Desktop, and Debcrafters, each with unique responsibilities ranging from maintaining foundational software to innovating for the future of our desktop and server distributions. Bring your existing skills and embrace new learning opportunities while contributing to one of the most influential open source projects in the world.

Join Canonical as a Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer, where you will leverage your software engineering and cryptography expertise to fortify the security framework that empowers Ubuntu and its users to operate securely, ensuring compliance with global information security standards such as FIPS 140-3 and Common Criteria. In this dynamic role, you will apply your knowledge of cryptography, Linux security, and programming to enhance the Ubuntu distribution while collaborating with esteemed organizations like DISA and CIS to establish and implement robust security hardening benchmarks.As a vital member of the Security Hardening team, you will develop automation tools to audit deployed systems for DISA-STIG and CIS benchmark compliance. Your insights will help identify gaps in our frameworks, allowing you to create innovative solutions to address these challenges. This position offers the chance to influence our security culture, facilitate technical delivery, and guide team direction and execution. You will work closely with Canonical’s kernel team and the broader engineering organization to drive impactful features for all Ubuntu users.

Join Canonical, a trailblazer in open source software and operating systems, as we empower enterprises and tech markets worldwide. Our renowned Ubuntu platform is integral to pioneering initiatives in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Serving leading public cloud and silicon providers, alongside industry frontrunners, we thrive on global collaboration with over 1200 colleagues across 75+ countries and minimal office-based roles. Our teams gather in captivating locations worldwide two to four times a year to align on strategy and execution. As a profitable, founder-led company, we are on a growth trajectory. We invite aspiring junior professionals to join the Canonical Kernel Team to contribute to the Linux kernel for Ubuntu. If you have a solid foundation in operating systems, are skilled in writing high-quality C (and possibly Rust), and are eager to explore the intricacies of Linux kernel development, this is your chance to advance your career. Our global team is dedicated to delivering the most widely used Linux kernel across cutting-edge silicon and cloud environments, where you can enhance your software engineering skills. The Canonical Kernel Team is responsible for building and maintaining all supported Ubuntu Linux kernels across diverse platforms and architectures—from small embedded devices to standard desktop/server systems and extensive cloud environments. In your first year, you will engage in significant projects including: Developing optimized solutions for key Silicon and Cloud partner platforms Supporting developer platforms like Raspberry Pi and RISC-V Facilitating Ubuntu on various embedded systems Implementing security hardening and exploit mitigation Integrating and distributing third-party drivers, including graphics Expanding driver support for advanced PC platforms We seek candidates who are recent graduates or early-career professionals eager to develop kernel-level software across multiple domains including security updates, patching, and testing. The ideal candidate will possess a background in software engineering, be enthusiastic about working in a distributed team, and be willing to travel globally twice a year for engineering events. These full-time positions are open to prospective or recently graduated students. Location: Our Kernel Teams operate remotely across all time zones.

Canonical, a trailblazer in open source software, is seeking an enthusiastic Entry-Level Ubuntu Sales Engineer to join our dynamic global team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in helping international enterprises harness the power of Linux and cutting-edge open source applications. As a member of our Field Engineering team, you will engage with clients to address their challenges and demonstrate how Ubuntu Pro can elevate their operations. You'll gain valuable insights into the tech landscape while collaborating with sales leads to drive success in the adoption of Ubuntu Pro, OpenStack, and Canonical Microcloud technologies. This is an exceptional opportunity for tech-savvy individuals who are keen on customer interactions and problem-solving in a presales environment.

Canonical, a frontrunner in open-source software and operating systems, is seeking a Senior Ubuntu Embedded IoT System Engineer to join our innovative OEM Delivery Team. In this remote role based in the EMEA region, you will collaborate with leading OEMs, ODMs, and silicon partners to enhance the user experience of Ubuntu across diverse hardware platforms, including Robotics, Automotive, SmartNICs, and Medical devices. Your expertise in Linux and hardware will play a crucial role in optimizing Ubuntu for millions of users worldwide, as you work with renowned silicon companies like Intel, AMD, and Nvidia. This fast-paced environment requires exceptional time management, insightful debugging abilities, and a deep understanding of Linux systems to tackle complex challenges and drive technological advancements.

Canonical is seeking a passionate and dynamic Product Manager for Ubuntu to drive innovation in open source software. As a key player in our product management team, you will establish a clear vision, prioritize initiatives, and lead your team to deliver exceptional products that align with both business objectives and user needs. This role is perfect for those who excel in leadership, communication, and technical foresight, eager to shape the future of open source technology. You will collaborate with diverse teams across the globe, influencing product strategy and engaging in meaningful discussions about technology and market trends. Join us in empowering enterprises to leverage open source solutions for their unique challenges.

Join Canonical, the driving force behind Ubuntu Linux, as we seek a seasoned Senior Software Engineer to revolutionize the configuration and build processes of the Ubuntu Linux kernel. Your mission will be to simplify and automate these processes, ensuring seamless distribution tailored to our clients' unique system requirements.We invite an industry expert who has extensive experience across various software domains. You will spearhead this initiative from inception to execution, demonstrating strong leadership and a meticulous commitment to detail while adhering to project timelines.While prior experience with Linux kernel internals is not mandatory, a robust understanding of the build system beyond basic command-line operations is essential. Proficiency in advanced Git usage and kernel patching will be pivotal in this role.

Join Canonical, the driving force behind Ubuntu Linux, the world's most widely adopted Linux distribution. We are on a mission to further enhance the adoption of Ubuntu by expanding support for a variety of System On Chip (SoC) platforms while optimizing performance for all users. With increasing demand from leading silicon manufacturers like NVIDIA, Xilinx, MediaTek, and Qualcomm, we're expanding our silicon enablement teams to tackle this exciting challenge. As a member of the Canonical Kernel Team, you will play a vital role in building, maintaining, and distributing the Linux kernel for Ubuntu, utilizing your software development skills at the hardware level to ensure optimal performance of our silicon offerings.We seek a candidate with a proven aptitude for software engineering at the hardware level. While direct experience with the Linux kernel is advantageous, candidates with backgrounds in other RTOS or bare-metal environments will also be considered, provided they demonstrate relevant hardware experience.We have multiple remote positions available globally and welcome applications from early-career professionals to seasoned industry experts.

Join Canonical, the creators of Ubuntu, as an Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer focused on BIOS and firmware. In this remote position, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the stability, reliability, and performance of Ubuntu Linux across x86/amd64 platforms. Your expertise in ACPI, BIOS, and UEFI will be essential as you collaborate with a globally distributed team to address boot processes and firmware challenges. Take ownership of the Firmware Test Suite (FWTS) and work on kernel patches alongside internal and external maintainers, all while driving innovation in tooling and automation.

Join Canonical as an Engineering Manager and take the helm in setting security standards for the world's most widely adopted Linux distribution, Ubuntu. Your leadership will directly influence the safety and security of millions globally. Collaborate with a team of dedicated security experts committed to safeguarding the open-source ecosystem while fostering innovation. This role allows you to tackle emerging security threats, devise robust measures, and maintain the integrity of Ubuntu. With the increasing reliance on secure software and data in our interconnected world, your contributions will help Canonical uphold the highest standards of software security across a diverse range of open-source infrastructures and applications. Lead initiatives to certify core components, ensuring compliance with industry standards like FIPS, CIS, STIG, FedRAMP, and the new CRA, and guide development teams in best security practices for desktops, servers, edge devices, cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and OpenStack. As an Engineering Manager, you will mentor talent, represent your team and product, and drive collaboration across various stakeholders, making a significant impact on our mission to deliver the best open-source platform.

Join Canonical's innovative Certification team as a Python Software Engineer, where you'll develop essential tools that ensure the seamless operation of desktops, laptops, servers, and IoT devices. Our work bridges the gap between hardware and software, making familiarity with both critical for success in this role.As part of the Certification team, you'll contribute to the development of tools that certify hardware compatibility with Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Desktop, and Server. Explore our certified devices at ubuntu.com/certified.We design hardware solutions for independent device probing and establish software testing frameworks that evaluate every aspect of Ubuntu's performance on this hardware. This role is perfect for those eager to make a significant impact on the adoption of Linux across diverse device categories and industries. At Canonical, we foster a dynamic, fast-paced work environment filled with learning and development opportunities. The team is primarily located in EMEA time zones, collaborating with colleagues across the Americas and APAC.Collaborate with silicon manufacturers, OEMs, ODMs, and internal teams to guarantee a smooth and secure out-of-the-box Ubuntu experience. Your contributions could lead to improved Ubuntu experiences across an increasing array of devices.

Join Canonical, a trailblazer in open-source software and operating systems, as we continue to empower global enterprises and technology sectors. Our flagship platform, Ubuntu, is at the forefront of transformative initiatives in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We proudly serve renowned public cloud and silicon providers as well as industry leaders across various sectors. Our unique approach to global collaboration brings together over 1200 talented individuals from more than 75 countries, operating primarily in a remote work environment with occasional in-person team gatherings worldwide to foster alignment on strategy and execution.Canonical is a profitable, founder-led company on a growth trajectory.We are on the lookout for dynamic Software Engineering Managers to steer technical teams in the delivery, support, and maintenance of all Linux kernels associated with the Ubuntu distribution. This role encompasses a broad spectrum of technical challenges, from integrating cutting-edge hardware support into the latest Ubuntu kernels to enhancing various execution environments and managing the complexities of the over 100 Ubuntu Linux kernels that remain actively supported during our Stable Release Update cycles.If you are an experienced leader of high-performing software development teams or a skilled technical lead eager to embrace management responsibilities, this position is ideal for you. A passion for Linux and a desire to contribute to its global distribution are essential.As an Engineering Manager at Canonical, your primary focus will be on your team: nurturing their growth as engineers, ensuring they perform meaningful and fulfilling work, and fostering a positive work environment. A solid background in software engineering and technical leadership is critical for success in this role. You will lead, challenge, and cultivate talented engineers, positively shaping the team culture, facilitating technical delivery, and collaborating with your team on strategic initiatives.Location: This is a remote position with global opportunities. Our kernel teams are distributed across all time zones, and apart from Taipei, Taiwan, we have no physical offices, allowing for a flexible work environment.