• Application Deadline:
• Position: Kernel Engineer - Ubuntu Linux


• Job Type Full Time , Remote


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

What your day will look like

• Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team 


• Work closely with external silicon, cloud, or hardware manufacturer delivery teams on bleeding edge platforms


• Diagnose and resolve issues in the kernel reported by customers and the community


• Take personal responsibility for the delivery of various flavors of the Ubuntu Linux kernel


• Improve tooling and automation for delivery and test of Ubuntu Linux kernels


• Submit, review, and apply kernel patches, working with both internal and external upstream maintainers

What we are looking for in you

• 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


• Earned a bachelor’s (or equivalent university level) degree, preferably in a technology field


• 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