Auf einen Blick
- Aufgaben: Entwickle Firmware und arbeite an BIOS/UEFI-Prozessen für Ubuntu Linux.
- Unternehmen: Canonical, das Unternehmen hinter Ubuntu, fördert Innovation und Zusammenarbeit.
- Vorteile: Wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt, jährliche Boni und persönliche Entwicklungsbudgets.
- Weitere Informationen: Remote-Arbeit mit jährlichen Team-Events und hervorragenden Aufstiegsmöglichkeiten.
- Warum dieser Job: Gestalte die Zukunft von Linux und arbeite mit einem globalen Team.
- Qualifikationen: Erfahrung in C-Programmierung und Kenntnisse in UEFI/ACPI erforderlich.
Das prognostizierte Gehalt liegt zwischen 60000 - 80000 € pro Jahr.
With a proven track record now spanning decades, Ubuntu is now the go-to Linux distribution for x86/amd64 environments.
To stay at the forefront of consumer choice, Canonical - the company behind Ubuntu Linux - is expanding its investment into PC platform stability, reliability, and performance.
The Canonical Kernel Team - those responsible for the build, maintenance, and distribution of the Linux kernel for Ubuntu - is looking for an individual to take ownership of aspects pertaining to the boot process, BIOS, UEFI, ACPI, and other platform firmware components as they pertain to the Ubuntu Linux kernel.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of ACPI, ideally from the Linux kernel perspective, as well as enough familiarity with BIOS/UEFI to resolve issues as they are reported from PC platform vendors or the community at large.
Prior work experience with a major PC platform firmware vendor or active participation in the Coreboot project would be a significant advantage.
- What your day will look like
- Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team
- Work closely with our PC platform enablement team and vendors to resolve issues involving BIOS, UEFI, ACPI, or other problems involving boot and configuration of the Linux kernel
- Become a primary contributor and maintainer to the Firmware Test Suite (FWTS)
- Improve tooling and automation for comprehensive verification of Ubuntu Linux on x86 platforms
- Submit, review, and apply kernel patches, working with both internal and external upstream maintainers
- What we are looking for in you
- Well‑organised and motivated self‑starter able to thrive in a remote work environment
- Professional manner with colleagues, business partners, and the open‑source community
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
- Significant programming ability in C
- Demonstrated software development background involving UEFI and/or ACPI, with in-depth understanding of AML.
- Solid background with git
- Familiarity with the x86 bootstrap process
- Understanding of operating system kernel fundamentals, with a focus on ACPI and UEFI interaction
- Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events of up to two weeks length
- Additional skills that you might also bring
- Python and Bash scripting ability
- Prior background with the coreboot project
- Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging
- Experience with Linux kernel patching and debugging
- Familiarity with Devicetree, System Ready, u-boot, or other non‑x86 platform bootstrap or configuration mechanisms
What we offer you
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide.
We revisit compensation annually to ensure we recognise outstanding performance.
In addition to base pay, we offer a performance‑driven annual bonus.
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.
- Home‑based 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
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
- Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events
- Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination.
Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products.
Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - BIOS/Firmware Arbeitgeber: Canonical
Canonical ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der eine dynamische und inklusive Arbeitsumgebung bietet, in der Mitarbeiter die Freiheit haben, remote zu arbeiten und an spannenden globalen Team-Events teilzunehmen. Mit einem jährlichen Weiterbildungsbudget von 2.000 USD und einer Kultur, die auf Zusammenarbeit und Innovation setzt, fördert Canonical das persönliche Wachstum und die berufliche Entwicklung seiner Mitarbeiter. Die Möglichkeit, mit führenden Technologiepartnern zusammenzuarbeiten und an der Spitze der Open-Source-Revolution zu stehen, macht diese Position besonders attraktiv für alle, die einen bedeutungsvollen Beitrag leisten möchten.
