Canonical is seeking a Staff Engineer to lead the effort in making Ubuntu the best choice for mission-critical systems in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial robotics. This role involves transforming complex regulatory demands into concrete engineering outcomes, enhancing processes and practices within the organization.
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As a Staff Engineer, you will:
- Lead the cultural shift towards engineering excellence.
- Collaborate with teams across the organization to instill agile methodologies.
- Define Canonical's ways of working and implement continuous improvement processes.
- Establish qualification requirements supporting engineering quality standards.
- Develop methods for measuring quality and influence engineering culture.
- Forge strategic relationships with external working groups and partners.
Work Conditions:
- Fully remote working environment.
- Canonical has been a remote-first company since 2004.
- Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 per annum.
- Annual compensation review, recognition rewards, and holiday leave.
- Opportunities for travel to meet colleagues at 'sprints'.
Qualifications:
- Strong experience in engineering and process management within an agile context.
- Knowledge or certification of standards addressing software quality (e.g., ISO/IEC 25010 or ASPICE).
- Proven track record in developing teams and leading compliance efforts.
- Experience with Linux is essential.
Additional Skills (Preferred):
- Background as a software developer.
- Experience in establishing engineering development metrics and KPIs.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
