Canonical partners with leading silicon vendors to optimize Ubuntu on the latest platforms, integrating next-generation features and performance enhancements. We are looking for Engineering Managers who possess a passion for operational systems, cutting-edge hardware, and open-source technologies. You will lead engineering teams focused on enabling and optimizing Ubuntu across various architectures including x86, ARM, RISC-V, s390x, and POWER systems.
We seek Engineering Managers who are also accomplished developers, comfortable reviewing patches and software design specs. You will play a critical role in developing engineering talent, representing your team and product technically, and fostering collaboration with other teams and customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a diverse team of engineers, from graduate to senior levels.
- Oversee commercial engagements with timely delivery on project milestones.
- Act as the technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures from cloud to edge.
- Implement disciplined engineering processes.
- Optimize Ubuntu for the latest hardware platforms.
- Contribute to code reviews and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with other leaders as an active part of the leadership team.
Qualifications:
- Exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or an alternative compelling narrative.
- Fluency in C, C++, and Python.
- Experience with Debian/Ubuntu or other distro packaging.
- A passion for Linux and operational systems software, including kernel and virtualization stacks.
- Experience managing software engineering teams and working with customers.
- Proficient in written and spoken English.
- Strong interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
- Willingness to travel twice a year for company events, up to two weeks each.
Desired Additional Skills:
- Knowledge of x86, ARM, RISC-V architectures.
- Familiarity with build systems, toolchains, and cross-compilation.
- Experience with board bring-up and validation.
- Performance engineering, benchmarking, and profiling experience.
- Familiarity with technologies such as virtualization stacks, Docker, OCI containers, K8s.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Performance-driven annual bonus.
- Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual compensation review.
- Recognition rewards.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunities to travel to meet colleagues.
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source, publishing Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects. As a remote-first company since 2004, Canonical fosters a culture of excellence, accountability, and diverse perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a workplace free from discrimination.
