Linux Kernel Engineer Leadership Role

5 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeEngineering Full time $130,528 - $201,153
Linux Kernel Engineering Manager Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Kernel Engineering Manager to lead our team of software engineers in delivering high-quality Linux kernels for the Ubuntu distribution.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience with operating system kernel internals and concepts, as well as strong leadership skills and the ability to coordinate between multiple teams.

The job entails leading a distributed team of software engineers, taking ownership of particular aspects of Ubuntu Linux, and working with silicon or cloud partners to implement Linux kernels optimised for their execution environments.

The successful candidate will be passionate about Linux and have a solid background in driving CI/CD and process automation initiatives. They will also have excellent written and spoken English, as well as strong presentation skills.

Benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonus or commission, and a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year. We offer a distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person, recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and a Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.

We foster a workplace free from discrimination and value diversity of experience, perspectives, and background. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

  • Job Requirements:
  • Significant programming experience in C, with Python, Golang, or other like languages is also highly regarded.
  • Substantial experience with operating system kernel internals and concepts, Linux would be 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 being highly regarded.
  • Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills.
  • Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long.

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