Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - BIOS/Firmware

Canonical is hiring a Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - BIOS/Firmware. This is a remote job – you can work from home in Sri Lanka for a company abroad.

Job summary

• Post: Ubuntu Linux Kernel Engineer - BIOS/Firmware
• Employer: Canonical
• Where: Remote – open to APAC (includes Sri Lanka)
• Job type: Full-time
• Level: Senior
• Apply by: 4 December 2026 (or until the post is filled)

About this kind of job

Technical posts are about installing, checking and repairing equipment or supervising work on site. Safety, practical skill and the ability to solve problems quickly matter most.

What the job involves

• Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team
• Become a primary contributor and maintainer to the Firmware Test Suite (FWTS)
• Improve tooling and automation for comprehensive verification of Ubuntu Linux on x86 platforms
• Submit, review, and apply kernel patches, working with both internal and external upstream maintainers
• What we are looking for in you
• 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

What the employer offers

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave

Working remotely from Sri Lanka

• You need a laptop, a stable internet connection and good written English.
• Check the working hours (time zone) and how you will be paid (for example bank transfer, Payoneer or Wise) before you accept an offer.
• Foreign income received through banks in Sri Lanka may have tax rules – keep your payment records.

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Source

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