Ubuntu Kernel Firmware Engineer

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Join Canonical's Kernel Team as an Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer, focusing on BIOS, UEFI, ACPI, and platform firmware components for x86/amd64 environments. You will play a vital role in ensuring platform stability, reliability, and performance, collaborating with global teams and vendors to resolve firmware-related issues, and contributing to open-source projects and automation tooling. This is a remote position with opportunities for travel and professional growth in a diverse, inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with global teams and PC platform vendors to resolve BIOS, UEFI, ACPI, and boot process issues.
  • Contribute as a maintainer to the Firmware Test Suite (FWTS).
  • Develop and improve tooling and automation for verification of Ubuntu Linux on x86 platforms.
  • Submit, review, and apply Linux kernel patches, working with internal and upstream maintainers.
  • Maintain professional communication with colleagues, partners, and the open-source community.
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Strong programming ability in C.
  • Demonstrated experience with UEFI, ACPI, and AML.
  • Familiarity with BIOS/UEFI and x86 bootstrap processes.
  • Experience with Linux kernel patching and debugging.
  • Proficiency with git, Python, and Bash scripting.
  • Background in firmware development or contributions to Coreboot.
  • Understanding of operating system kernel fundamentals, especially ACPI/UEFI interaction.
  • Experience with Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging.
  • Familiarity with Devicetree, SystemReady, u-boot, or non-x86 platform mechanisms.
  • Ability to thrive in a remote, distributed work environment and communicate effectively in English.

Job Type: Remote

Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience: Entry

Duration: 12 Months

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