Linux Kernel Engineer - Ubuntu Job at Canonical Nigeria


Canonical - We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely, and more cost-effectively than any other company. We develop Ubuntu, the world’s most popular enterprise Linux from cloud to edge, together with a passionate global community of 200,000 contributors. Ubuntu means 'humanity to others. We chose it because it embodies the generosity at the heart of open source, the new normal for platforms and innovation. Together with a community of 200,000, we publish an operating system that runs from the tiny connected devices up to the world's biggest mainframes, the platform that everybody uses on the public cloud, and the workstation experience of the world's most productive developers. Secure and reliable, elegant and intuitive, and open for innovation - Ubuntu is the future of open source, which is why it's the fastest-growing Linux in the world despite already being the most widely deployed.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Linux Kernel Engineer - Ubuntu

Job Location: Lagos (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time

What the role entails

  • Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team 
  • 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 a flavour of the Ubuntu Linux kernel
  • Improve tooling and automation for delivery and test of Ubuntu Linux kernels
  • Submit, review, and apply kernel patches, working with both internal and external upstream maintainers

What we are looking for in you

  • Significant programming experience in C, with Python, Golang, or other like languages is also highly regarded
  • Experience with operating system kernel internals and concepts, Linux would be highly regarded but not essential
  • Solid background with git
  • Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) 
  • Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
  • Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each

Nice-to-have skills:

  • Strong grasp of device drivers, BSP’s, and other low level system engineering
  • Prior experience developing with software packaging formats, with direct Ubuntu/Debian/Snap experience being highly regarded
  • Understanding of Linux kernel upstream processes and release cycle
  • Performance engineering and security experience
  • Solid background in CI/CD and process automation
  • Prior public involvement with an open source project

What we offer colleagues

  • We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide.
  • We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
  • We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals.
  • We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
  • Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
  • Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
  • Annual compensation review
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual holiday leave
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
  • Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
  • Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company



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