Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon

Canonical; Milano; Remoto; USD 100.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading tech company specializing in open-source software seeks an experienced Software Platform Engineering Manager for Ubuntu optimization across next-gen silicon platforms. This global remote role involves managing a talented team, driving technical leadership, and partnering with silicon vendors to enhance user experience.

Servizi

Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints

USD 2,000 annual learning budget

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Holiday leave, parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Travel opportunities for company events

Competenze

• Strong academic background from high school and university.
• Experience with Linux and systems software (kernel or user space).
• Leadership experience in software engineering.

Mansioni

• Lead and develop a team of engineers from graduate to senior levels.
• Oversee project delivery and support customer engagements.
• Lead complex system architecture projects.

Conoscenze

C

C++

Python

Linux

Leadership

Professional English communication

Formazione

Degree in Computer Science or STEM

Strumenti

Docker

K8s

Descrizione del lavoro

Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include top public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. We are a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues across 75+ countries and few office-based roles. Teams meet 2-4 times yearly in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We seek engineering managers passionate about operational systems, open source technologies, and cutting-edge hardware to lead teams in enabling and optimizing Ubuntu for the latest x86, ARM, RISC-V, s390x, and POWER systems.

In this role, you will partner with leading silicon vendors to optimize Ubuntu on their platforms, integrating new features and ensuring a consistent user experience. You should be an outstanding developer, capable of reviewing patches and design specs, driving engineering practices, documentation, quality, and performance improvements. You will also manage your team’s career development, represent your team technically, and collaborate across teams and with customers.

This is a globally remote role, with open positions in every time zone.

What your day will look like

1. Lead and develop a team of engineers from graduate to senior levels
2. Oversee project delivery and support customer engagements
3. Lead complex system architecture projects
4. Implement disciplined engineering processes
5. Maintain platform software stacks
6. Optimize Ubuntu for new hardware platforms
7. Display technical leadership internally and externally
8. Participate in code reviews and documentation
9. Collaborate with leadership teams

What we are looking for in you

• Strong academic background from high school and university
• Degree in Computer Science or STEM, or an alternative compelling story
• Fluency in C, C++, and Python
• Experience with Linux and systems software (kernel or user space)
• Experience with Debian / Ubuntu or other distros
• Leadership experience in software engineering
• Professional English communication skills
• Confidence in sharing ideas and feedback
• Thoughtfulness and self-motivation
• Results-driven with a commitment to meet goals
• Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks

Nice-to-have skills

• Experience with open source communities and licenses
• Knowledge of x86, ARM, RISC-V, s390x architectures
• Understanding build systems and cross-compilation
• Customer engagement experience
• Board bring-up and validation skills
• Experience with Linux virtualization, networking, or graphics stacks
• Knowledge of Docker / OCI, K8s, confidential computing, RDMA, Infiniband, HPC
• Performance engineering, benchmarking, profiling

What we offer you

We consider location, experience, and performance in compensation, revisited annually. Benefits include:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• USD 2,000 annual learning budget
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, parental leave, Employee Assistance Program
• Travel opportunities and upgrades for company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering open source tech firm, publisher of Ubuntu, and leader in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We hire globally, set high standards, and have been remote-first since 2004. Working here means thinking differently, working smarter, and continuous learning.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and providing fair consideration regardless of background or identity.

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