Senior Engineering Manager - Ubuntu

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets, primarily through its widely-used platform, Ubuntu. We are currently hiring a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team responsible for the essential components of Ubuntu, including system startup, compilers, language runtimes, toolchains, and networking/storage management.

This role is fast-paced and technical, working at the core of Linux server systems. As an Engineering Manager on the Foundations team, you will inspire and oversee a team of engineers, shaping the future of Ubuntu while engaging with both the open source ecosystem and enterprise technologists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and grow a team of distributed engineers.
• Demonstrate sound engineering principles through active and hands-on leadership.
• Responsible for planning, estimation, and execution of projects.
• Collaborate with product management and cross-functional leadership to define vision and strategy for Ubuntu.
• Drive the adoption of the latest software development practices and foster a collaborative engineering culture.
• Ensure alignment on product architecture and roadmaps with other teams at Canonical.

What We Are Looking For:

• Extensive experience with Linux distributions and packaging technologies (e.g., deb, rpm).
• Proven experience managing or leading a team of software engineers.
• Strong software engineering knowledge in areas such as Linux system architecture, boot processes, and toolchains (Java, GCC, Python, Rust, Go).
• Engagement with open source communities and processes.

Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is expected.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation tailored to geographical location, experience, and performance.
• Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonuses.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Additional benefits including maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, and opportunities for travel.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.