Sa-992 Senior Kernel Build Automation Engineer - Canonical

Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu Linux, is seeking a senior software engineer to lead an initiative to take the configuration and build of the Ubuntu Linux kernel to a new level of simplicity and automation to make it even easier to distribute to clients tailored to their specific system needs. We are looking for an industry veteran who has 'been there, done that' across a broad range of the software stack and is able to draw on that experience to guide this new effort.

What you'll do Lead the design and implementation of an advanced automated Linux build control system
Work closely with other engineering teams to deploy seamlessly into the Canonical ecosystem
Have no fear in delving into the depths of kbuild, kconfig, and make to determine the optimal solution to issues faced
Be eager to propose innovative solutions to kernel build roadblocks and drive acceptance to upstream
Ensure an ongoing commitment to industry-leading quality, reliability, and security standards
Work from home with global travel up to 20% for internal and external events
Who you are Significant programming experience in Python, with strong C, Javascript and Golang skills highly regarded
Demonstrated experience in patching and configuration of the Linux kernel. A strong working knowledge of kconfig and git will be required
Undeniable leadership skills, having driven a project from inception to delivery
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral
Understanding of agile software development methodologies
Earned a bachelor's (or equivalent university level) degree, preferably in a technology field

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