Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - BIOS/Firmware

With a proven track record now spanning decades, Ubuntu is now the go-to Linux distribution for x86/amd64 environments. To stay at the forefront of consumer choice, Canonical - the company behind Ubuntu Linux - is expanding its investment into PC platform stability, reliability, and performance. The Canonical Kernel...

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of ACPI, ideally from the Linux kernel perspective, as well as enough familiarity with BIOS/UEFI to resolve issues as they are reported from PC platform vendors or the community at large. Prior work experience with a major PC platform firmwa...

Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team

Work closely with our PC platform enablement team and vendors to resolve issues involving BIOS, UEFI, ACPI, or other problems involving boot and configuration of the Linux kernel
Become a primary contributor and maintainer to the Firmware Test Suite (FWTS)
Improve tooling and automation for comprehensive verification of Ubuntu Linux on x86 platforms
Submit, review, and apply kernel patches, working with both internal and external upstream maintainers

Well-organised and motivated self-starter able to thrive in a remote work environment
Professional manner with colleagues, business partners, and the open-source community
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
Significant programming ability in C
Demonstrated software development background involving UEFI and/or ACPI, with in-depth understanding of AML.
Solid background with git
Familiarity with the x86 bootstrap process
Understanding of operating system kernel fundamentals, with a focus on ACPI and UEFI interaction
Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events of up to two weeks length
Python and Bash scripting ability
Prior background with the coreboot project
Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging
Experience with Linux kernel patching and debugging
Familiarity with Devicetree, SystemReady, u-boot, or other non-x86 platform bootstrap or configuration mechanisms