Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Core

Canonical; Daytona Beach (FL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Engineering Manager to redefine the embedded Linux experience. This role involves leading a talented team to design and implement secure, reliable operating systems for IoT applications. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of Linux across various CPU architectures while fostering a collaborative engineering culture. If you're passionate about technology and eager to work with skilled professionals, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and mentoring software developers.
• Knowledgeable about software development and agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a distributed team of engineers through hiring, coaching, and mentoring.
• Support timely delivery of technical solutions to meet business needs.
• Promote modern agile software development practices.

Skills

Golang

C/C++

Shell scripting

Agile development

Embedded software development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

STEM-related fields

Job description

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Redefine the embedded Linux experience with the smallest, most secure, and most reliable operating system in the IoT market. This is an opportunity for a technical engineering manager passionate about open source software, Linux, containers, security, and the developer experience, to shape the future of Linux from the smallest systems up to desktops. This challenging role demands a high degree of technical and management skill.

Our mission is to enable everyone to build robust solutions across various fields including IoT, automotive, and aviation using the next-generation secure embedded Linux operating system. We focus on providing reliable and secure device recovery mechanisms that help device manufacturers simplify and standardize field operations for heterogeneous fleets.

As an engineering manager, you'll lead a team of talented software developers to design and implement Ubuntu Core system software on various CPU architectures such as ARM, RISC-V, and X86. You will meet stakeholders, prioritize requests, plan the roadmap, and ensure your team meets its goals. You will also influence the team culture, facilitate technical delivery, and collaborate on strategy and execution.

What you'll do

1. Build and lead a distributed team of engineers through hiring, coaching, mentoring, feedback, and career development.
2. Contribute directly to your team's goals by demonstrating sound engineering principles.
3. Support the timely delivery of technical solutions to meet business needs.
4. Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders.
5. Promote and implement modern, agile software development practices.
6. Foster a healthy, collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values.
7. Participate actively in leadership and collaborate with other organizational leaders.
8. Work from home with biannual travel for company events, each lasting two weeks.

Who you are

1. Passionate about technology and working with talented people.
2. Curious, adaptable, articulate, and responsible.
3. Experienced in developing and growing engineering talent.
4. Knowledgeable and passionate about software development.
5. Proven experience in leading, managing, coaching, and mentoring software developers.
6. Skilled in planning and executing to deliver high-quality software on time.
7. Experienced in agile development environments.
8. Holds a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related fields.
9. Has experience with embedded software development.
10. Proficient in Golang, C/C++, and Shell scripting.
11. Possesses a solid understanding of Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We value diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds, which help us create better products and a better work environment. We encourage applications from all identities and backgrounds, assuring fair consideration.