Linux Devices Software Engineer (Kernel & Hardware Enablement)

Linux Devices Software Engineer (Kernel Driver and Hardware Enablement Egineers ) Company: Canonical Location: Kampala, Kamwokya listing_id: 1146025 | employment_type: FULL_TIME | date_posted: 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000000Z | valid_through: 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000000Z | industry: IT & Telecoms | category: Engineering & Technology | qualifications: No Experience | exp_months: 1 | region: Kamwokya | country: Uganda | direct_apply: What your day will look like Work with the latest Linux kernel and open source technologies Deliver Ubuntu for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms Integrate and maintain device-oriented software stacks Write high-quality, well-designed software Collaborate proactively with other globally distributed teams Display technical leadership internally and within our external communities Help our customers ship their apps and SDKs on Ubuntu Build device OS images with Ubuntu Core, Desktop and Server Optimise the Ubuntu kernel and libraries for silicon-specific capabilities Debug issues and produce high-quality code to fix them Contribute to technical documentation to make it the best of its kind Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions Participate as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edge Work usually from home, with global travel 2 to 4 weeks for company events What we are looking for in you An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) Passion for Linux or embedded systems software (e.g. kernel, graphics, Yocto) Fluency in at least one of Golang, C, C++, or Rust Professional written and spoken English Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation Excellent communication and presentation skills Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each