Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Core

Canonical; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Embedded Linux Engineering Manager to redefine the embedded Linux experience. This exciting role involves leading a talented engineering team, promoting agile development practices, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. The position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge solutions in the IoT market, focusing on secure and reliable operating systems. If you are passionate about technology and leadership, this opportunity allows you to shape the future of Linux across diverse systems, from small devices to desktops. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and growing engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of software development, especially in embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a distributed team of engineers through hiring and mentoring.
• Ensure timely delivery of technical solutions to meet business needs.

Skills

Leadership

Embedded Systems Development

Agile Development

Software Development

Golang

C/C++

Shell Scripting

Linux (Debian/Ubuntu)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or STEM

Job description

Job Title: Embedded Linux Engineering Manager

Join us in redefining the embedded Linux experience with the smallest, most secure, and reliable operating system in the IoT market. We are seeking a technical engineering manager passionate about open source software, Linux, containers, security, and enhancing the developer experience. This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of Linux across systems from the smallest devices to desktops. The position requires a high level of technical expertise and management skills.

Our mission is to enable everyone to build robust solutions in fields such as IoT, automotive, and aviation using our next-generation secure embedded Linux OS. We focus on reliable device recovery mechanisms that simplify and standardize field operations for diverse appliances.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a distributed team of engineers through hiring, coaching, mentoring, and career development.
• Contribute directly to your team's goals by demonstrating sound engineering principles.
• Ensure timely delivery of technical solutions to meet business needs.
• Manage expectations with engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders.
• Promote modern, agile software development practices and organizational excellence.
• Foster a healthy, collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values.
• Participate actively in leadership discussions and collaborate across the organization.
• Work remotely with biannual travel for company events.

Qualifications

• Passion for technology and working with talented people.
• Curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable.
• Experience in developing and growing engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of software development, especially in embedded systems.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to plan and execute high-quality software delivery.
• Experience working in agile development environments.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related field.
• Experience with embedded software development.
• Proficiency in Golang, C/C++, Shell scripting.
• Solid understanding of Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu.

We are committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity in experience, perspectives, and backgrounds enriches our environment and products. We welcome applications from all identities.

Additional Details

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