Lead Linux Kernel Engineer - Ubuntu
Core
Lead the architecture, implementation, and delivery of Ubuntu Linux kernel enhancements, vulnerability mitigation, and performance optimization for cloud, AI, and IoT platforms.
Role type
Lead Linux Kernel Engineer (Architecture & Delivery)
Builds
Ubuntu Linux kernel, distributions, and low-level system components
Domain
Operating Systems / Linux Kernel / Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
C programming, Linux kernel development, Git version control, Python scripting, Bash scripting, software packaging (Ubuntu/Debian/Snap), system architecture, vulnerability mitigation, team leadership
Preferred skills
RTOS background, kernel patching and debugging, device drivers, BSP engineering, Rust for Linux kernel
Technologies
C, Python, Bash, Git, Ubuntu, Debian, Snap, Rust
Responsibilities
Set technical direction for a team of junior and mid-career engineers; lead delivery of key kernel aspects; collaborate with senior technical leadership on distribution strategy; drive adoption and delivery with external teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
