Software Engineering Manager - Desktop and Embedded Linux Optimisation

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

Descripción de la vacante

A technology company is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a distributed team optimizing Ubuntu for the latest hardware. The ideal candidate has experience with Linux distributions, team management, and customer engagement. This role emphasizes quality and collaboration across teams, with opportunities for global travel. Canonical offers various benefits, including learning opportunities and recognition rewards.

Servicios

Learning and Development opportunities

Annual Compensation Review

Recognition Rewards

Annual Leave

Priority Pass for travel

Formación

• Experience in managing or leading a team of software engineers.
• Worked with customers to solve technical issues.
• Understanding of agile software development methodologies.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a team of engineers for Ubuntu integration.
• Engage with partners for an optimized Ubuntu experience.
• Develop team through coaching and mentoring.

Conocimientos

Linux distributions

Debian packaging

Agile software development

Effective communication (English)

Team management

High performance server-class hardware

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a technology field

Descripción del empleo

Overview

We work closely with major silicon companies to optimise Ubuntu for their latest hardware.

As a software engineering manager you need to bring both technical and management skills to the leadership of your team. You will be leading an engineering team that 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.

You will also represent the team in direct partner engagement as well as ensuring timely delivery on agreed project milestones.

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

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.