Linux Kernel Delivery Specialist

3 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia beBeeSoftwareEngineeringManager Full time $120,000 - $180,000
Job Overview

The Software Engineering Manager is responsible for leading technical teams in the delivery and ongoing support of all Linux kernels provided by the Ubuntu Linux distribution.

This role requires expertise in various technical domains, including integrating support for bleeding-edge hardware into the latest Ubuntu kernels, expanding execution environments available to Ubuntu, and applying fixes and updates to over 100 Ubuntu Linux kernels under active support.

Responsibilities
  • Lead a distributed team of software engineers in distinct aspects of delivery of all Linux kernels for the Ubuntu Linux distribution.
  • Take ownership of particular aspects of Ubuntu Linux, including working with silicon or cloud partners to implement Linux kernels optimized for their execution environments, ensuring Ubuntu Linux runs on diverse hardware platforms, defining quality control standards, mitigating security threats, and automating build, test, and delivery processes.
  • Engage with other teams at Canonical, the open source community, and commercial partners.
Requirements
  • Significant programming experience in C, with Python, Golang, or other similar languages highly regarded.
  • Substantial experience with operating system kernel internals and concepts, with Linux highly regarded but not essential.
  • Demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of software engineers.
  • Ability to coordinate between multiple teams 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.
Nice-to-have Skills
  • Demonstrated experience with kernel patching and debugging.
  • Strong grasp of device drivers, BSPs, and low-level system engineering.
  • Solid background in driving CI/CD and process automation initiatives.
  • Prior public involvement with an open source project.

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