Home Based - APAC•Home Based - Worldwide
Remote
Senior
Full Time
remotelinuxkernelfirmwarebiosuefiacpic programmingopen source
Requirements
- •Strong understanding of ACPI from Linux kernel perspective
- •Familiarity with BIOS/UEFI to resolve issues from PC platform vendors or community
- •Significant programming ability in C
- •Software development background involving UEFI and/or ACPI with in-depth understanding of AML
- •Solid background with git
- •Familiarity with x86 bootstrap process
- •Understanding of operating system kernel fundamentals focusing on ACPI and UEFI interaction
- •Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
- •Well-organised and motivated self-starter able to thrive in a remote work environment
- •Professional manner with colleagues, business partners, and open-source community
- •Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks
What You'll Do
- •Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team
- •Work closely with PC platform enablement team and vendors to resolve BIOS, UEFI, ACPI, or Linux kernel boot and configuration issues
- •Become a primary contributor and maintainer to the Firmware Test Suite (FWTS)
- •Improve tooling and automation for verification of Ubuntu Linux on x86 platforms
- •Submit, review, and apply kernel patches with internal and external upstream maintainers
Nice to Have
- •Python and Bash scripting ability
- •Prior background with the coreboot project
- •Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging experience
- •Experience with Linux kernel patching and debugging
- •Familiarity with Devicetree, SystemReady, u-boot, or other non-x86 platform bootstrap or configuration mechanisms
Benefits
- •Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
- •Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- •Annual compensation review
- •Recognition rewards
- •Annual holiday leave
- •Maternity and paternity leave
- •Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
- •Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
- •Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
About Canonical
Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, delivers trusted open source for everyone and provides security, support and services to enterprises.
London, UK
1000 - 5000
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