Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Core

Canonical; Montreal; 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 talented team to develop Ubuntu Core system software across various architectures, ensuring timely delivery of solutions while fostering a collaborative engineering culture. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to shape the future of Linux, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to open source software and make a significant impact in the IoT market.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading and mentoring software developers.
• Experience in delivering high-quality software in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a distributed team of engineers through hiring and mentoring.
• Manage expectations with engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Promote agile software development practices.

Skills

Leadership

Software Development

Agile Methodologies

Embedded Software

Golang

C/C++

Shell Scripting

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

STEM related field

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 that simplify and standardize field operations for fleets of heterogeneous appliances.

As an engineering manager, you'll lead a team of talented 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 achieves its goals. You will also influence the organizational culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work on strategy and execution with your team.

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 by demonstrating sound engineering principles.
3. Support timely delivery of technical solutions to meet business needs.
4. Manage expectations effectively with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders.
5. Promote modern, agile software development practices and foster excellent engineering and organizational standards.
6. Develop a healthy, collaborative engineering culture aligned with the company's values.
7. Participate actively in the leadership team and collaborate with other organizational leaders.
8. Work remotely with biannual travel for company events, approximately two weeks each time.

Who you are

1. You love technology and working with talented people.
2. You are curious, adaptable, articulate, and accountable.
3. You enjoy developing and growing people, with a proven track record.
4. You are passionate about software development and knowledgeable in the field.
5. You have experience leading, managing, coaching, and mentoring software developers.
6. You are comfortable planning and executing to deliver high-quality software on time.
7. You have solid experience working in an agile environment.
8. You hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field.
9. You have experience with embedded software.
10. You are familiar with Golang, C/C++, and Shell scripting.
11. You have a strong understanding of Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu.

We are committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity in experience, perspectives, and backgrounds enriches our work environment and enhances our products. We welcome applications from all identities and backgrounds for fair consideration.