Linux Engineering Manager - Optimisation for Latest Hardware

Canonical; London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in London is seeking an experienced Linux Engineering Manager to lead a team focused on optimizing Ubuntu for the latest hardware. Responsibilities include guiding the engineering team, cooperating with commercial partners, and delivering high-quality solutions. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Linux distributions, team leadership skills, and a relevant degree. This role allows for remote work with periodic global travel.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or leading a team of software engineers.
• Worked with Linux distributions and high performance hardware.
• Effective communication skills in English, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of distributed engineers for Ubuntu integration.
• Engage with partners to deliver an optimized Ubuntu experience.
• Coach and mentor your team, overseeing project milestones.

Skills

Linux distributions

Debian packaging

High performance server-class hardware

Agile methodologies

Effective communication in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technology field

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Linux Engineering Manager - Optimisation for Latest Hardware, London

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Canonical

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Lead an engineering team that partners with the Linux engineers of a major silicon company, and works across the full Linux stack from kernel to GUI, to optimise Ubuntu, the world’s most widely used Linux desktop and server, for the latest silicon.

The role is a fast-paced, problem-solving role that’s challenging yet very exciting. The right candidate must be resourceful, articulate, and able to deliver on a wide variety of solutions across PC and IoT technologies. Our teams partner with specialist engineers from major silicon companies to integrate next-generation features and performance enhancements for upcoming hardware.

As a Partner Engineering Manager at Canonical your role is to manage relationships with our key technology partners by ensuring timely delivery on agreed project milestones. Technical leadership experience and a background in software engineering are necessary prerequisites for this role. You will be expected to lead, challenge, and develop strong engineers, positively influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on strategy and execution.

What you’ll do

• Lead a team of distributed engineers to design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms and software stacks
• Engage with commercial partners to deliver a delightful, optimised, first class Ubuntu experience on their platforms
• Develop your team through coaching, mentoring, leading by example, and feedback
• Oversee commercial engagements and support timely delivery on agreed project milestones
• Ensure an ongoing commitment to strict quality and reliability standards
• Engage with other teams at Canonical to ensure alignment on product architecture and roadmaps
• Work from home with global travel up to twice a year for up to two weeks

Who you are

• You have worked with Linux distributions, debian packaging and high performance, server-class hardware
• You have experience working directly with customers, resolving their technical issues, interpreting their business challenges and effectively communicating how your solution will meet their needs
• You have demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of software engineers
• You have understanding of agile software development methodologies
• You collaborate effectively across multiple internal teams, building trust and delivering results
• You have effective communications skills in English, both written and oral
• You have a bachelor’s (or equivalent university level) degree, preferably in a technology field