Linux Kernel Engineering Lead

3 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States ZipRecruiter Full time

Lead a team of skilled engineers to drive the development of Ubuntu Linux kernels, leveraging your expertise in kernel internals and agile methodologies. We offer a competitive salary range of $140,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced engineering manager to lead our kernel team. As a key member of our engineering organization, you will be responsible for guiding a distributed team of engineers in developing and maintaining high-quality Ubuntu Linux kernels.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute strategic plans to advance kernel engineering capabilities
  • Lead a distributed team of engineers to achieve timely delivery of core and specialized Ubuntu kernels
  • Oversee commercial engagements requiring custom kernel engineering
  • Foster a culture of excellence, quality, and reliability in kernel development
  • Engage with other teams at Canonical, open-source communities, and commercial partners

Requirements:

  • Significant programming experience in C, with proficiency in Python, Golang, or other languages
  • Substantial experience with Linux kernel internals and concepts
  • Solid understanding of Linux kernel development principles
  • Demonstrated experience managing or leading software engineering teams
  • Contributed to open-source projects in the past
  • Understanding of agile software development methodologies
  • Effective communication skills in English (written and oral)

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary range: $140,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 USD per annum
  • Annual compensation review
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual holiday leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Opportunity to travel globally for company events

About Us:

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global open-source movement. As the publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most influential open-source projects, we empower innovation and collaboration worldwide. Our remote-first work environment offers flexibility and opportunities for growth, making us an attractive choice for top talent.



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