Highly Skilled Linux Engineer Wanted

1 day ago

Muscat, Muscat, Oman beBeeEngineer Full time
Linux Kernel Engineer Opportunity

Canonical, the leading provider of open source software and operating systems, is seeking a skilled Linux Kernel Engineer to join our global team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, with experience in kernel internals and concepts. They will be responsible for collaborating with a globally distributed team, working closely with external partners, diagnosing and resolving issues in the kernel, and delivering high-quality kernels.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about working in multiple areas, including security mitigation, feature development, patching, and testing. The successful candidate will have outstanding academic results, be motivated to work in a distributed team, and be willing to travel globally twice a year for company events.

Our team is responsible for all supported Ubuntu Linux kernels, on all platforms and architectures, from small embedded devices to standard desktop/server systems to large scale cloud environments, mainframes, and supercomputers. We care most about hardware and virtualization enablement, security, reliability, and performance.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate regularly with a globally distributed team
  • Work closely with external partners on bleeding-edge platforms
  • Diagnose and resolve issues in the kernel
  • Deliver high-quality kernels

What we are looking for in you:

  • Significant programming experience in C
  • Substantial experience with operating system kernel internals and concepts
  • Solid background with git
  • Prior experience developing with software packaging formats
  • Understanding of Linux kernel upstream processes and release cycle

Nice-to-have skills:

  • Strong grasp of device drivers and low-level system engineering
  • Prior experience with Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging
  • Performance engineering and security experience

Benefits:

  • Distributed work environment with regular team sprints
  • Personal learning and development budget
  • Annual compensation review
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual holiday leave
  • Maternity and paternity leave

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