Senior Engineering Manager- Ubuntu

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

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative company is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for essential components of a widely used open-source platform. This dynamic role involves driving development, fostering a collaborative culture, and ensuring alignment on product architecture. With a focus on Linux systems, you will manage a distributed team and engage with the open-source community. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers opportunities for professional growth, travel, and a supportive work environment. This is your chance to make a significant impact in the tech industry.

Servicios

Annual learning and development budget

Performance bonuses

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Priority Pass for travel

Recognition rewards

Formación

• Extensive experience with Linux distributions and packaging technologies.
• Proven experience managing software engineering teams.

Responsabilidades

• Leading and growing a team of distributed engineers.
• Collaborating with product management to define vision and strategy.

Conocimientos

Linux distributions

Packaging technologies (deb, rpm)

Java

GCC

Python

Rust

Go

ARM architecture

RISC-V architecture

Software engineering team management

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 essential components of Ubuntu, including system startup, compilers, language runtimes, toolchains, networking, and storage configuration and management. This is a fast-paced, highly technical role 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 the open source ecosystem and enterprise technology. You will lead and inspire a team of engineers, challenge and develop their skills, influence company culture, facilitate technical delivery, and shape strategy and execution.

Location: Globally remote

The role entails

1. Leading and growing a team of distributed engineers
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 for Ubuntu
5. Working with cross-functional leadership teams
6. Driving adoption of best software development practices
7. Promoting excellent engineering and organizational practices
8. Fostering a healthy, collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values
9. Ensuring alignment on product architecture and roadmaps with other teams
10. Participating in biannual in-person sprints for team alignment

What we are looking for in you

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

What we offer colleagues

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget
• Annual compensation review and performance bonuses
• Additional benefits reflecting our values and local needs
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for travel and meeting colleagues in new locations
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for company events

About Canonical

Canonical pioneers open source innovation, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud computing. We recruit globally and uphold high standards for excellence. Since 2004, most colleagues work remotely, embracing the future of work. Join us to challenge yourself, learn new skills, and contribute to impactful technology.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We value varied perspectives and backgrounds to create a better workplace and better products.