Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Core

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a passionate Engineering Manager for Ubuntu Core to redefine the embedded Linux experience. This role offers the chance to lead a talented team in developing secure, reliable operating systems for IoT and other fields. You will shape organizational culture, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software. With a focus on collaboration and excellence, this position is perfect for those eager to make a significant impact in the tech world. Join us in our mission to empower robust solutions across diverse industries!

Qualifications

• Experienced in developing and growing engineering talent.
• Skilled in leading, managing, coaching, and mentoring developers.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a distributed engineering team through hiring and mentoring.
• Promote modern, agile software development practices.

Skills

Golang

C/C++

Shell scripting

Agile development

Software development

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor in Computer Science

STEM-related degree

Tools

Linux

Embedded software development

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 role offers an opportunity for a technical engineering manager passionate about open source software, Linux, containers, security, and developer experience, to shape the future of Linux from small systems to desktops. The position requires a high level of technical and management skills.

Our mission is to enable everyone to build robust solutions across fields like IoT, automotive, and aviation using the next-generation secure embedded Linux OS. We focus on reliable device recovery mechanisms to simplify and standardize field operations for heterogeneous appliances.

As an engineering manager, you will lead a team of software developers to design and implement Ubuntu Core system software across CPU architectures such as ARM, RISC-V, and x86. You will meet stakeholders, prioritize requests, plan roadmaps, and ensure team delivery. You will influence organizational culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work on strategy and execution with your team.

What you'll do

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

Who you are

• Passionate about technology and working with talented people.
• Curious, adaptable, articulate, and accountable.
• Experienced in developing and growing engineering talent.
• Knowledgeable and passionate about software development.
• Skilled in leading, managing, coaching, and mentoring developers.
• Capable of planning and executing high-quality, timely software delivery.
• Experienced in agile development environments.
• Hold a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related fields.
• Experienced with embedded software development.
• Proficient in Golang, C/C++, and Shell scripting.
• Have a solid understanding of Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We value diversity in experience, perspectives, and background, which enriches our work environment and products. All applications will be given fair consideration regardless of your identity.