Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Core

Canonical; Calgary; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a passionate Engineering Manager to redefine the embedded Linux experience. This role involves leading a skilled team to design and implement Ubuntu Core system software across various CPU architectures. You will manage stakeholder expectations, foster a collaborative culture, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software solutions. If you are eager to shape the future of Linux and work with talented individuals, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and mentoring software teams.
• Solid understanding of Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu.

Responsibilities

• Lead a distributed team of engineers through hiring and mentoring.
• Support timely delivery of technical solutions addressing business needs.
• Promote modern, agile software development practices.

Skills

Golang

C/C++

Shell scripting

Agile methodologies

Embedded software development

Linux (Debian/Ubuntu)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

STEM-related fields

Job description

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Redefine the embedded Linux experience with the smallest, most secure, and most reliable operating system in the IoT market. This is an opportunity for a technical engineering manager passionate about open source software, Linux, containers, security, and the developer experience, to shape the future of Linux from the smallest systems up to desktops. This challenging role demands a high degree of technical and management skill.

Our mission is to enable everyone to build robust solutions in various fields including IoT, automotive, and aviation using the next-generation secure embedded Linux operating system. We focus on providing reliable and secure device recovery mechanisms to simplify and standardize field operations for heterogeneous device fleets.

As an engineering manager, you'll lead a team of skilled software developers to design and implement Ubuntu Core system software across various CPU architectures, such as ARM, RISC-V, and x86. You will meet stakeholders, prioritize requests, plan the roadmap, and ensure your team meets their goals. You will influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery, and collaborate on strategy and execution.

What you'll do

1. Build and lead a distributed team of engineers through hiring, coaching, mentoring, feedback, and career development.
2. Contribute directly to your team's goals demonstrating sound engineering principles.
3. Support timely delivery of technical solutions addressing business needs.
4. Manage expectations with engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders.
5. Promote modern, agile software development practices and organizational excellence.
6. Foster a healthy, collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values.
7. Participate actively in leadership and collaborate with other organizational leaders.
8. Work remotely with biannual travel for company events.

Who you are

1. Passionate about technology and working with talented people.
2. Curious, adaptable, articulate, and accountable.
3. Experienced in developing and mentoring software teams.
4. Knowledgeable and passionate about software development.
5. Skilled in leading, managing, coaching, and mentoring developers.
6. Capable of planning and executing to deliver high-quality software on schedule.
7. Experienced working in agile environments.
8. Holds a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related fields.
9. Has experience with embedded software development.
10. Proficient in Golang, C/C++, and Shell scripting.
11. Has a solid understanding of Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu.

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