Software Platform Engineering Manager – Ubuntu for Next‑Gen Silicon
Canonical 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 such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.
We are hiring engineering managers who are passionate about operational systems, open‑source technologies, and cutting‑edge hardware to lead engineering teams to enable and optimise Ubuntu for the latest x86, ARM, RISC‑V, s390x, and POWER systems.
Engineering managers should be outstanding developers themselves, comfortable reviewing patches or software design specifications. They will drive healthy engineering practices, documentation, quality and performance optimisation, and lead their team to deliver high‑quality design and code.
An engineering manager is responsible for line management and career guidance. The ability to develop engineering talent, represent the team and product from a technical perspective, and drive collaboration with other teams and customers is critical to success in this role.
You will have the opportunity to influence culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on strategy and execution.
Location: This is a globally remote role. We have open positions in every time zone.
What your day will look like
* Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior.
* Oversee commercial engagements and support timely delivery on agreed project milestones.
* Participate as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures.
* Implement disciplined engineering processes.
* Integrate and maintain platform‑oriented software stacks.
* Optimize Ubuntu for latest hardware platforms.
* Display technical leadership internally and within our external communities.
* Contribute to code reviews and technical documentation.
* Be an active part of the leadership team, collaborating with other leaders.
What we are looking for in you
* Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
* Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path.
* Fluency in C, C++, and Python.
* Experience with Linux and operational systems software (e.g. kernel or user space).
* Experience with Debian/Ubuntu or other distro packaging.
* Experience leading software engineering teams.
* Professional written and spoken English.
* Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation.
* Thoughtfulness, and self‑motivation.
* Result‑oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments.
* Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long.
Nice‑to‑have skills
* Experience working with open‑source communities and licences.
* Computer architecture knowledge of x86, ARM, RISC‑V or s390x.
* Understanding of build systems and toolchains, including for cross‑compilation.
* Experience working with customers.
* Experience with board bring‑up and validation.
* Experience with Linux virtualization, networking or graphics stacks.
* Experience with Docker, OCI containers, and Kubernetes.
* Experience with confidential computing, RDMA, Infiniband and high‑performance computing.
* Performance engineering, benchmarking and profiling.
What we offer you
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance‑driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programmes to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
* Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person.
* Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
* Annual compensation review.
* Recognition rewards.
* Annual holiday leave.
* Maternity and paternity leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues.
* Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events.
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open‑source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence – in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
We 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 consideration.
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