Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon

The company is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives, including public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We partner with the world's leading silicon vendors to optimize Ubuntu on their latest platforms.

We are looking for engineering managers who are passionate about operational systems, open source technologies, and cutting-edge hardware to lead engineering teams in enabling and optimizing Ubuntu for the latest x86, ARM, RISC-V, s390x, and POWER systems. As an Engineering Manager, you will be expected to drive healthy engineering practices, documentation, quality, and performance optimizations, as well as delivering high-quality design and code.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior levels.
• Oversee commercial engagements and support timely delivery of agreed project milestones.
• Participate as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures.
• 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.

What we are looking for:

• Exceptional academic track record with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM.
• Fluency in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience with Linux and operational systems software.
• Professional written and spoken English.
• Leadership experience within software engineering teams.
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events.

Nice-to-have Skills:

• Experience working with open source communities and licenses.
• Knowledge of computer architecture (x86, ARM, RISC-V, or s390x).
• Familiarity with build systems, toolchains, cross-compilation, and Docker/OCI containers/Kubernetes.

Work Conditions:

• This is a globally remote role with the requirement to travel for team sprints twice a year, lasting up to two weeks.
• We offer a performance-driven annual bonus and additional benefits reflecting our values.

Language Requirements:

• Professional written and spoken English is mandatory.