Linux Enablement - Software Engineering Manager

Canonical; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 569,145 - 853,717; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in software development seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead its Device Delivery Team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Linux, strong management skills, and the ability to foster team growth and productivity in a fast-paced environment. This role requires collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders and offers opportunities for travel.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in technical roles with Linux, preferably Ubuntu or Debian.
• Management experience required.
• Strong English and Chinese communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, mentor, and manage the software engineering team.
• Communicate and resolve technical challenges with various stakeholders.
• Coordinate projects from kickoff to post-mortem.

Skills

Linux

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Python

Go

C

Kubernetes

OpenStack

Job description

Linux Enablement - Software Engineering Manager

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Role Overview

Canonical's Device Delivery Team collaborates 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.
• Maximize 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 technical challenges 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.
• Travel to the EU, USA, China, and Taiwan as needed.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's or higher degree in STEM, preferably in computer science or software engineering.
• Proven track record in technical roles with Linux, preferably Ubuntu or Debian.
• Experience with development and testing methodologies, and maintaining code quality.
• Management experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-discipline and self-motivation to be productive in a globally distributed team.
• Strong English and Chinese communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience making technical decisions as a tech lead.
• Software architecture and design experience.
• Experience with Ubuntu kernel and userspace, deb/snap packaging, QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD, Containers, Python, Go, C, bash, databases, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, AI/ML.
• Participation in open-source projects.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to deliver world-class software and services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Software Development

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