Kernel Engineer – Ubuntu Linux at Canonical Nigeria

Canonical is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Kernel Engineer – Ubuntu Linux

Location: Lagos

 About Canonical: Canonical deliver open source to the world faster, more securely, and more cost-effectively than any other company. We develop Ubuntu, the world’s most popular enterprise Linux from cloud to edge, together with a passionate global community of 200,000 contributors. Ubuntu means ‘humanity to others. We chose it because it embodies the generosity at the heart of open source, the new normal for platforms and innovation. Together with a community of 200,000, we publish an operating system that runs from the tiny connected devices up to the world’s biggest mainframes, the platform that everybody uses on the public cloud, and the workstation experience of the world’s most productive developers.

Job Requirements

• Earned a Bachelor’s (or equivalent University level) Degree, preferably in a technology field
• Well-organized, self-starting and able to deliver to fixed schedules
• Demonstrated ability to present oneself in a professional manner when interacting with colleagues, business partners, and the open source community
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral
• Significant programming experience in C, with Python and Bash scripting also highly regarded
• Solid background with git
• Broad knowledge of the Linux kernel and kernel subsystems
• Demonstrated experience with kernel patching and debugging
• Knowledge/experience with Linux kernel upstream processes and release cycle
• Strong grasp of device drivers, BSP’s, and other low level system engineering
• Prior experience with Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging would be highly regarded.

How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Note

• Canonical believes a diverse workforce enhances our ability to deliver world class software and services which meet the world’s computing needs.
• We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.