Ubuntu Enablement - Software Engineering Manager

Canonical; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to join their Ubuntu Enablement team. This position will be crucial in leading a team to deliver projects that enhance the experience of Ubuntu on various devices. The ideal candidate will have strong Linux experience and demonstrate effective leadership. You will guide a talented team in a fast-paced environment, ensuring project success while supporting career growth and communication with global partners.

Qualifications

• A proven track record in technical roles with Linux, preferably Ubuntu.
• Experience with management responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a globally distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the software engineering team to deliver OEM enablement projects.
• Recruit, motivate, mentor, and enable your team to succeed.
• Communicate and resolve technical challenges with customers.

Skills

Linux

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication in English

Communication in Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Python

Go

C

Postgresql

Kubernetes

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Canonical's Device Delivery Team works with tier-1 OEM and ODM customers to pre-load Ubuntu Desktop and Ubuntu Core, bringing Ubuntu directly to millions of users.

As a Software Engineering Manager you will lead and manage the software engineering team to deliver OEM enablement projects. This fast-paced environment requires excellent time management, deep knowledge of the Linux system , low-level debugging, critical thinking, problem-solving skills and management ability.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit, motivate, mentor, and enable your team to succeed in delivering quality products
• Set goals with the team; prioritize tasks, identify and measure team health indicators
• Maximise the results of team members and support their career growth
• Coordinate with project managers, HWE, QA and certification management
• Monitor projects from kickoff to post-mortem and handle escalations
• Communicate, understand, and resolve the technical challenge with OEMs, ODMs, SiPs, IHVs
• Prioritize customer requests globally
• Collaborate with product engineering teams (including Desktop, Foundations, Kernel, and Security)
• Provide leadership for methodologies, strategies, standards, tools, and best practices
• Must be able to travel to the EU, USA, China, and Taiwan; (after covid-19 restrictions lift)
  
  

Required Skills And Experience

• A Bachelor (or higher) degree in STEM, preferably computer science or software engineering
• Proven track record in technical roles with Linux, preferably Ubuntu or Debian
• Commitment to development and testing methodologies, and maintainable code quality
• Experience with management responsibilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to be productive in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation
• Commitment and energy to deliver on schedule
• Strong English and Chinese language communication skills, both written and verbal
  
  

Desirable Skills And Experience

• Making technical decisions for a team as a tech lead
• Software architecture and design experience
• Software development or operations experience with: Ubuntu - kernel and userspace, deb/snap packaging, QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD, Containers, Python, Go, C, bash, Postgresql, Mongo, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, AI/ML
• Participation in open-source development projects
• Experience with CI/CD
  
  

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

Canonical believes a diverse workforce enhances our ability to deliver world class software and services which meet the world's computing needs. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

#stack

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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