Senior Engineering Manager- Ubuntu

Canonical; León; A distancia; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Join a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the open source movement as an Engineering Manager. Lead a dynamic team responsible for core Ubuntu components, driving innovation in Linux server systems. This role offers the chance to shape technical strategy, foster a collaborative culture, and engage with cutting-edge technologies. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative company provides a supportive environment where you can thrive. Embrace the opportunity to work remotely while participating in exciting biannual sprints and continuous learning initiatives.

Servicios

Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000

Generous leave policies including maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities for travel and company events

Formación

• Extensive experience with Linux distributions and packaging technologies.
• Leadership experience managing or leading software engineering teams.

Responsabilidades

• Leading and growing a distributed engineering team.
• Planning, estimation, and execution of projects.

Conocimientos

Linux distributions

Leadership in software engineering

Linux system architecture

Java

GCC

Python

Rust

Go

ARM and RISC-V

Herramientas

deb packaging

rpm packaging

Descripción del empleo

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 leading public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring an Engineering Manager to lead the team responsible for delivering core Ubuntu components, including system startup, compilers, language runtimes, toolchains, networking, and storage configuration and management. This is a fast-paced, technical role operating at the core of Linux server systems.

As an Engineering Manager on the Foundations team, you will drive Ubuntu's development at the intersection of open source and enterprise technology. You will lead and inspire a team of engineers, fostering a strong engineering culture, influencing technical strategy, and ensuring effective delivery.

Location:

Globally remote

The role entails:

1. Leading and growing a distributed engineering team
2. Demonstrating sound engineering principles through active leadership
3. Planning, estimation, and execution of projects
4. Collaborating with product management to define vision and strategy
5. Working with cross-functional leadership teams
6. Advancing and adopting modern software development practices
7. Promoting excellent engineering and organizational practices
8. Fostering a collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values
9. Aligning with other teams at Canonical on architecture and roadmaps
10. Participating in in-person company sprints twice a year

What we are looking for in you:

1. Extensive experience with Linux distributions and packaging technologies (e.g., deb, rpm)
2. Leadership experience managing or leading software engineering teams
3. Strong knowledge in Linux system architecture, boot process, and toolchains like Java, GCC, Python, Rust, Go; experience with ARM and RISC-V is a plus
4. Engagement with open source communities and processes

What we offer colleagues:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person sprints
• Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000
• Annual compensation review and recognition rewards
• Generous leave policies including maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for travel and company events

About Canonical:

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm leading the global open source movement. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we are transforming software. We recruit globally and uphold high standards of excellence. Working at Canonical means thinking differently, working smarter, and continuously learning.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair consideration for all applicants regardless of background.