Ubuntu Enablement - Software Engineering Manager

Canonical

Melbourne

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading software company in Melbourne is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead their Device Delivery Team. Responsibilities include managing a software engineering team, coordinating with global partners, and prioritizing customer requests. The ideal candidate will have strong Linux skills and experience with team management. This full-time role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to innovative solutions in software development.

Qualifications

Proven track record in technical roles with Linux, preferably Ubuntu or Debian.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong English and Chinese communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the software engineering team.
Coordinate with project managers, QA, and certification management.
Prioritize tasks and identify team health indicators.

Skills

Linux expertise

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

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. Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

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 the technical challenge 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; (after covid-19 restrictions lift)

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

Equal Opportunity

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.

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