Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon

Canonical; Morelia; A distancia; MXN 1,465,000 - 2,199,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading open source software company is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in a globally remote role. You will oversee project milestones, participate as a technical lead, and drive collaboration across teams. Candidates should have a strong academic background, fluency in C, C++, and Python, and experience leading software development teams. The position offers a competitive compensation package and flexibility for geographical location.

Servicios

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Distributed work environment with team sprints

Formación

• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop a team of engineers.
• Oversee commercial engagements.
• Participate as technical lead on complex customer engagements.

Conocimientos

Fluency in C

Fluency in C++

Fluency in Python

Experience with Linux

Experience leading software engineering teams

Professional written and spoken English

Educación

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM

Herramientas

Debian/Ubuntu

Docker

Descripción del empleo

Overview

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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world\'s leading public cloud and silicon providers, with teams distributed across 75+ countries. We operate with a founder-led, profitable, and growing model. This is a globally remote role with open positions in every time zone.

What your day will look like

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior
• Oversee commercial engagements and support timely delivery on agreed project milestones
• Participate as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures
• Implement disciplined engineering processes
• Integrate and maintain platform-oriented software stacks
• Optimize Ubuntu for latest hardware platforms
• Display technical leadership internally and within our external communities
• Contribute to code reviews and technical documentation
• Be an active part of the leadership team, collaborating with other leaders

Responsibilities

An Engineering Manager is responsible for line management and career guidance. The ability to develop engineering talent, represent your team and product from a technical perspective, and drive collaboration with other teams and customers are critical to success in this role. You will influence culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on strategy and execution.

What we are looking for in you

• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path
• Fluency in C, C++, and Python
• Experience with Linux and operational systems software (e.g., kernel or user space)
• Experience with Debian/Ubuntu or other distro packaging
• Experience leading software engineering teams
• Professional written and spoken English
• Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation
• Thoughtfulness and self-motivation
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long

Nice-to-have skills

• Experience working with open source communities and licenses
• Computer architecture knowledge of x86, ARM, RISC-V or s390x
• Understanding of build systems and toolchains, including cross-compilation
• Experience working with customers
• Experience with board bring up and validation
• Experience with Linux virtualization, networking or graphics stacks
• Experience with Docker/OCI containers/K8s
• Experience with confidential computing, RDMA, Infiniband and high performance computing
• Performance engineering, benchmarking and profiling

What we offer you

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually to recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, reflecting our values and global fairness. While programs are balanced to meet local needs, they are designed to be fair globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company behind Ubuntu, we publish one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud. We recruit on a global basis and maintain remote-first operations. We encourage excellence and ongoing learning to help our people grow.

Equal opportunity

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We 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.