Canonical is building a Kernel Resilience team to harden the Ubuntu kernel.
This team will drive proactive efforts to exercise and stretch the stability, reliability, and security of the kernel.
Kernel Resilience takes responsibility for the overall quality of the Linux kernel, through aggressive test frameworks and regimens, hardening the kernel against exploits and vulnerabilities, as well as building and maintaining a highly automated kernel build and test infrastructure.
We have access to a very large array of hardware, and we would like to keep it busy!What you'll do: Work with bleeding edge and early access systems and hardwareEnsure an ongoing commitment to industry-leading quality, reliability and security standardsProactively identify security and stability issues by devising ingenious new ways to break the Linux kernelContribute to the development of an advanced Linux kernel build serviceEngage with other teams at Canonical, the open source community and commercial partnersWork from home with global travel up to 20% for internal and external eventsWho you are: Innovative out-of-the-box style thinker not afraid to break thingsSignificant programming experience in Python, with strong C skills highly regardedAbility to communicate effectively in English, both written and oralSomeone with high standards for overall quality, and not afraid to ensure they are metAt ease working in several different technical domains concurrentlySubstantial experience in Linux system configuration, customization, and deploymentSolid understanding of Linux kernel internals and development principlesDeep knowledge of security as it relates to the Linux kernelProductive in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation, delivering on timeContributed to an open source project in the pastUnderstanding of agile software development methodologiesEarned a bachelor's (or equivalent university level) degree, preferably in a technology fieldWhat Canonical Offers: Learning and developmentAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual leavePriority Pass for travelCanonical is a growing international software company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, the world's best free software platform.
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