About this role
Job title: Linux Kernel Engineer
About the Role We’re seeking a passionate Linux kernel engineer to develop and maintain kernel support for a wide range of hardware in Ubuntu, helping bring new generations of hardware to millions of users. You will collaborate with upstream kernel maintainers and hardware vendors to analyze root causes, develop fixes, and submit patches for review. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge architectures from Intel, AMD and other silicon vendors and to enable them in Ubuntu for world-wide delivery.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain high-quality kernel support for a broad set of hardware devices in Ubuntu.
- Collaborate with upstream kernel maintainers and driver vendors to integrate latest hardware support and submit patches for review.
- Partner with world-leading OEMs to deliver Ubuntu on laptops, desktops and workstations; tackle complex issues spanning Wi-Fi, Thunderbolt docks, BIOS and UEFI; optimize power efficiency and performance.
- Explore and enable the latest architecture and platform technologies in Ubuntu across Intel, AMD and other silicon vendors.
- Analyze root causes, develop fixes, and coordinate with hardware vendors to drive patches.
What We're Looking For
- Experience as a Linux kernel engineer or strong kernel development background with the ability to work across hardware components.
- Proven ability to debug complex hardware issues and collaborate with upstream maintainers and drivers vendors.
- Familiarity with device drivers, BIOS/UEFI, power management and performance optimization.
- Strong software engineering skills and experience submitting patches for review.
- Collaborative, globally distributed team player able to communicate across offices in Taipei/Beijing and beyond.