Senior Software Kernel Engineer Lead

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeManager Full time $150,000 - $195,000
Linux Kernel Engineering Manager Role

We are seeking an experienced Linux kernel engineering manager to lead our teams in the delivery and maintenance of Ubuntu Linux kernels. This is a key role that requires technical expertise, leadership skills, and experience in managing software development teams.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a distributed team of software engineers in various aspects of delivery of all Linux kernels for the Ubuntu Linux distribution. This includes taking ownership of particular aspects of Ubuntu Linux, such as working with silicon or cloud partners to implement Linux kernels optimized for their execution environments, ensuring Ubuntu Linux can run on a wide range of diverse hardware platforms, definition and execution of stringent quality control standards expected by the Ubuntu user community, mitigation of the latest security threats and exploits to the Linux kernel, and strong process automation as it pertains to the build, test, and delivery of the Linux kernel.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Significant programming experience in C, with Python, Golang, or other like languages highly regarded
  • Substantial experience with operating system kernel internals and concepts, Linux highly regarded but not essential
  • Demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of software engineers
  • Ability to coordinate between multiple distinct teams of differing technical focus to achieve common goals
  • Familiarity with version control practices, ideally with git
  • Prior experience developing with software packaging formats, with direct Ubuntu/Debian/Snap experience highly regarded
  • Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills

Benefits:

  • Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
  • Personal learning and development budget of USD 2000 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 events

About Us:

We are a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.

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