Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - BIOS/Firmware

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Requirements:

• Well-organised and motivated self-starter able to thrive in a remote work environment.
• Professional manner with colleagues, business partners, and the open-source community.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Significant programming ability in C.
• Demonstrated software development background involving UEFI and/or ACPI, with in-depth understanding of AML.
• Solid background with git.
• Familiarity with the x86 bootstrap process.
• Understanding of operating system kernel fundamentals, with a focus on ACPI and UEFI interaction.
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events of up to two weeks length.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team.
• Work closely with the PC platform enablement team and vendors to resolve BIOS, UEFI, ACPI, and other kernel-related issues.
• Become a primary contributor and maintainer to the Firmware Test Suite (FWTS).
• Improve tooling and automation for verification of Ubuntu Linux on x86 platforms.
• Submit, review, and apply kernel patches in conjunction with internal and external maintainers.