Linux Enablement - Software Engineering Manager

Canonical; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Melbourne to lead the software engineering team and manage OEM enablement projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux systems, excellent time management, and managerial skills. Responsibilities include mentoring team members, collaborating with project managers, and overseeing project execution. Strong English and Chinese communication skills are required along with a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Coordinate with project managers, HWE, QA and certification management.
• Monitor projects from kickoff to post-mortem and handle escalations.
• Collaborate with product engineering teams including Desktop, Foundations, Kernel, and Security.

Skills

Excellent time management

Deep knowledge of the Linux system

Low-level debugging

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Strong management ability

Strong English communication skills

Strong Chinese communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Ubuntu

Debian

Python

Go

C

Postgresql

Mongo

Kubernetes

OpenStack

Ceph

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 strong management ability.

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
• Maximise 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. Canonical believes 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.