About the Job:
Canonical partners with the world's leading silicon vendors to optimize Ubuntu on their latest platforms. This role involves integrating next-generation features and performance enhancements in Ubuntu, while ensuring a consistent operating experience for users.
We are seeking engineering managers who are passionate about operational systems, cutting-edge hardware, and open-source technologies to lead engineering teams working on enabling and optimizing Ubuntu on the latest x86, ARM, RISC-V, s390x, and POWER systems. An ideal Engineering Manager should excel as a developer, capable of reviewing code and design specifications, while understanding the importance of whole-team effort in creating great products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior levels.
- Oversee commercial engagements and ensure timely delivery on project milestones.
- Act as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edge.
- Implement disciplined engineering processes and optimize Ubuntu for the latest hardware platforms.
- Display technical leadership internally and within external communities.
- Contribute to code reviews and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with other leaders as part of the leadership team.
What We Are Looking For:
- An exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a STEM field, or a compelling alternative path.
- Fluency in C, C++, and Python.
- Experience with Debian/Ubuntu or other distribution packaging.
- Passion for Linux and operational systems software (e.g., kernel, virtualization stacks, graphics, or Yocto).
- Experience managing software engineering teams and working with customers.
- Professional written and spoken English.
Additional Skills That Would Be Beneficial:
- Knowledge of x86, ARM, RISC-V computer architecture.
- Understanding of build systems, toolchains, and cross-compilation.
- Familiarity with board bring-up and validation.
- Experience with performance engineering, benchmarking, and profiling.
- Skills in technologies such as virtualization stacks, confidential computing, RDMA, Infiniband, and high-performance computing.
- Experience with Docker/OCI containers/Kubernetes.
Work Conditions:
- Remote work environment with the opportunity to travel twice a year for company events, lasting up to two weeks each.
- A personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonus.
- Additional benefits include maternity and paternity leave, Employee Assistance Program, and travel upgrades for long-haul events.
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we aim to deliver open-source solutions that enhance productivity across various platforms and technologies. Canonical has been remote-first since its inception, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all identities are valued.
Language Requirements:
- Professional fluency in written and spoken English is required.
