OverviewLinux Engineering Manager - Optimisation for Latest HardwareLead an engineering team that partners with the Linux engineers of a major silicon company, and work across the full Linux stack from kernel to GUI, to optimise Ubuntu, the world’s most widely used Linux desktop and server, for the latest silicon.The role is fast-paced and problem-solving, demanding resourcefulness, strong communication, and the ability to deliver across PC and IoT technologies. Our teams partner with specialist engineers from major silicon companies to integrate next-generation features and performance enhancements for upcoming hardware.As a Partner Engineering Manager at Canonical your role is to manage relationships with key technology partners by ensuring timely delivery on agreed project milestones. Technical leadership experience and a background in software engineering are necessary prerequisites. You will lead, challenge, and develop engineers, influence culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on strategy and execution.What you'll doLead a team of distributed engineers to design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms and software stacksEngage with commercial partners to deliver an optimised, first-class Ubuntu experience on their platformsDevelop your team through coaching, mentoring, leading by example, and feedbackOversee commercial engagements and support timely delivery on agreed project milestonesEnsure an ongoing commitment to strict quality and reliability standardsEngage with other teams at Canonical to ensure alignment on product architecture and roadmapsWork from home with global travel up to twice a year for up to two weeksWho you areYou have worked with Linux distributions, Debian packaging, and high-performance, server-class hardwareYou have experience working directly with customers, resolving their technical issues, interpreting their business challenges and communicating how your solution meets their needsYou have demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of software engineersYou have understanding of agile software development methodologiesYou collaborate effectively across multiple internal teams, building trust and delivering resultsYou have effective communications skills in English, both written and oralYou have a bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree, preferably in a technology fieldWhat Canonical offersLearning and Development opportunitiesAnnual Compensation ReviewRecognition RewardsAnnual LeavePriority Pass for travelWe are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity we will give your application fair considerationSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologySoftware DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canonical by 2xCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyEssen, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyEssen, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyWuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.J-18808-Ljbffr #J-18808-Ljbffr