Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer

Canonical
Full-time Nairobi, Nairobi County Other-General
Posted:
March 02, 2026
Location:
Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Job Description

Ubuntu Linux, already the most popular Linux distribution in the world, is looking to increase its adoption even further by expanding the number of System On Chip (SoC) platforms supported natively and further optimising to ensure the highest performant experience for all users. There is a strong demand from silicon manufacturers such as NVIDIA, Xilinx, MediaTek, and Qualcomm to provide Ubuntu Linux to their customers and Canonical is looking to broaden its silicon enablement squads to meet this challenge. The Canonical Kernel Team - those responsible for the build, maintenance, and distribution of the Linux kernel for Ubuntu - are looking for individuals with a strong flair for software development at the hardware level and a passion for ensuring the most optimal performance the silicon can provide.
The successful candidate will be able to prove a strong aptitude for software engineering at the hardware level. While direct experience with the Linux kernel would be a substantial adv...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posted: March 02, 2026
Deadline: April 11, 2026