Remote Platform Eng Manager - Ubuntu on Next-Gen Silicon

Canonical; City of Moncton; Remote; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software firm is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead teams optimizing Ubuntu for cutting-edge hardware. Responsibilities include overseeing engineering processes, driving collaboration, and participating as a technical lead in customer engagements. Ideal candidates have a strong background in software engineering, fluency in C, C++, and Python, and experience with Linux. This role offers a globally remote work environment and a personal learning budget.

Benefits

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience with operational systems software (e.g. kernel or user space).
• Confidence to respectfully exchange feedback.
• Result-oriented with personal drive to meet commitments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers.
• Oversee commercial engagements and support timely delivery.
• Participate as technical lead on complex customer engagements.

Skills

Fluency in C

Fluency in C++

Fluency in Python

Experience with Linux

Experience leading software engineering teams

Professional written and spoken English

Ability to travel internationally

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM

Exceptional academic track record

Tools

Experience with Debian/Ubuntu packaging

Experience with Docker/OCI containers/K8s

Job description

A leading software firm is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead teams optimizing Ubuntu for cutting-edge hardware. Responsibilities include overseeing engineering processes, driving collaboration, and participating as a technical lead in customer engagements. Ideal candidates have a strong background in software engineering, fluency in C, C++, and Python, and experience with Linux. This role offers a globally remote work environment and a personal learning budget.