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Linux Kernel Engineer

Home based - Worldwide

Full-Time

Posted October 20, 2026

Salary

12-20 LPA

Batches

2-4 years experience required

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About The Role

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is a global leader in open‑source software. As a Linux Kernel Engineer, you will work remotely on cutting‑edge kernel development, optimizing performance, security, and hardware enablement for a diverse range of devices from embedded systems to cloud servers. You will collaborate with world‑class silicon partners, contribute to upstream projects, and help deliver reliable, enterprise‑grade kernel solutions for millions of users.

Responsibilities

Develop, test, and maintain Linux kernel patches for Ubuntu across architectures.

Optimize kernel performance for cloud, embedded, and security workloads.

Conduct benchmarking, stress testing, and contribute to upstream kernel community.

Collaborate with silicon partners to integrate hardware enablement and virtualization features.

Drive kernel livepatch and security hardening initiatives.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in C and kernel development on Linux.
Experience with kernel debugging, tracing (e.g., ftrace, perf) and patch submission.
Understanding of hardware architecture, device drivers, and virtualization.
Familiarity with Git, Gerrit, and continuous integration pipelines.
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Eligibility Checklist

B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering

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