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Join Canonical as a graduate software engineer to write high-quality code across the open source stack, work on Linux system-level and application projects, engage with communities, respond to customer issues, and develop security-aware software while collaborating remotely and attending biannual in-person team sprints.

Canonical is seeking exceptional software engineers for the Linux kernel team, involving collaboration on Ubuntu's kernel development across various hardware. Responsibilities include diagnosing kernel issues, improving automation, and participating in global tech events twice a year.

Design, develop, and maintain Linux kernel components for Rocky Linux. Write and review C code, build kernel testing and automation, debug kernel-level issues, optimize performance, collaborate with hardware engineers, document designs, and mentor junior developers.

Lead the migration of a Windows-based renderer to Linux/Vulkan, ensure cross-backend correctness and performance, build regression/comparison tests, establish profiling workflows, and contribute to advanced rendering features and GPU optimization while collaborating across build, infra, and simulation teams.

The role involves developing software for Linux-based systems on autonomous devices, optimizing performance and ensuring reliability in various hardware environments.

Lead the architecture and delivery of enhancements to the Ubuntu Linux kernel, collaborate with other teams, and mentor engineers.

Lead design and implementation of gameplay and engine systems on Linux platforms. Mentor engineers, define technical specs, manage Linux infrastructure, optimize performance and security, integrate art, maintain documentation, support live services and mobile (iOS/Android) ports, and coordinate cross-team standards and tooling.