Linux Engineering Manager - Optimisation for Latest Hardware

Canonical; Aguascalientes; Híbrido; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology company in Aguascalientes is seeking a Partner Engineering Manager to lead an engineering team focused on optimizing Ubuntu for cutting-edge hardware. The ideal candidate will have experience with Linux distributions, team leadership, and effective customer communication. This role includes global travel opportunities and offers competitive benefits, including learning and development opportunities and an annual compensation review.

Servicios

Learning and Development opportunities

Annual Compensation Review

Recognition Rewards

Annual Leave

Priority Pass for travel

Formación

• Experience working with Linux distributions and server-class hardware.
• Proven track record of managing or leading software engineers.
• Strong understanding of customer needs and technical issue resolution.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a team of engineers for Ubuntu integration on IoT and server hardware.
• Engage with commercial partners for an optimized Ubuntu experience.
• Develop team through coaching and feedback.

Conocimientos

Linux distributions

Debian packaging

High performance server-class hardware

Agile software development methodologies

Effective communication in English

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a technology field

Descripción del empleo

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 an understanding of agile software development methodologies
• You collaborate effectively across multiple internal teams, building trust and delivering results
• You have effective communication skills in English, both written and oral
• You have a bachelor's (or equivalent university level) degree, preferably in a technology field

What Canonical offers

• Learning and Development opportunities
• Annual Compensation Review
• Recognition Rewards
• Annual Leave
• Priority Pass for travel

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity we will give your application fair consideration