Linux Enablement - Software Engineering Manager

Canonical; Dubai; On-site; AED 330,517 - 477,414; Full time

Job summary

Canonical seeks a Linux Enablement - Software Engineering Manager to lead their Device Delivery Team in Dubai. This role involves managing a team to deliver OEM enablement projects, requiring deep Linux knowledge and strong leadership skills. The ideal candidate will have a background in STEM, experience in Linux environments like Ubuntu, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in technical roles with Linux, preferably Ubuntu or Debian.
• Management responsibilities experience.
• Strong English and Chinese communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the software engineering team for OEM projects.
• Set goals, prioritize tasks, and monitor projects.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams and communicate with OEM partners.

Skills

Linux

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Collaboration

Self-Motivation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Python

C

Go

Kubernetes

OpenStack

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Job description

Linux Enablement - Software Engineering Manager

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Canonical's Device Delivery Team works with tier-1 OEM and ODM customers to pre-load Ubuntu Desktop and Ubuntu Core, bringing Ubuntu directly to millions of users.

As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead and manage the software engineering team to deliver OEM enablement projects. This fast-paced environment requires excellent time management, deep knowledge of the Linux system, low-level debugging, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and management ability.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, motivate, mentor, and enable your team to succeed in delivering quality products.
• Set goals with the team; prioritize tasks, identify and measure team health indicators.
• Maximize the results of team members and support their career growth.
• Coordinate with project managers, HWE, QA, and certification management.
• Monitor projects from kickoff to post-mortem and handle escalations.
• Communicate, understand, and resolve technical challenges with OEMs, ODMs, SiPs, IHVs.
• Prioritize customer requests globally.
• Collaborate with product engineering teams (including Desktop, Foundations, Kernel, and Security).
• Provide leadership for methodologies, strategies, standards, tools, and best practices.
• Must be able to travel to the EU, USA, China, and Taiwan.

Required Skills and Experience

• A Bachelor (or higher) degree in STEM, preferably computer science or software engineering.
• Proven track record in technical roles with Linux, preferably Ubuntu or Debian.
• Commitment to development and testing methodologies, and maintainable code quality.
• Experience with management responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to be productive in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation.
• Commitment and energy to deliver on schedule.
• Strong English and Chinese language communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Making technical decisions for a team as a tech lead.
• Software architecture and design experience.
• Software development or operations experience with: Ubuntu - kernel and userspace, deb/snap packaging, QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD, Containers, Python, Go, C, bash, Postgresql, Mongo, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, AI/ML.
• Participation in open-source development projects.
• Experience with CI/CD.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to deliver world-class software and services which meet the world's computing needs. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development