Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Core

Canonical; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a passionate Engineering Manager to redefine the embedded Linux experience. In this exciting role, you will lead a talented team in developing Ubuntu Core system software across various CPU architectures. Your leadership will shape the future of Linux in diverse fields such as IoT and automotive. This position offers the opportunity to influence company culture, promote agile practices, and ensure high-quality software delivery. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and fosters professional growth while making a significant impact in the tech industry.

Qualifications

• Experienced in developing and growing engineering talent.
• Proficient in embedded software development and agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a distributed team through hiring, coaching, and mentoring.
• Support timely delivery of technical solutions addressing business needs.

Skills

Golang

C/C++

Shell scripting

Agile development

Leadership

Software development

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Equivalent degree in STEM

Tools

Linux

GNU/Linux distributions

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 in various fields including IoT, automotive, and aviation using the next-generation secure embedded Linux operating system. We focus on reliable and secure device recovery mechanisms that simplify and standardize field operations for heterogeneous fleets of appliances.

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

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 addressing business needs.
4. Manage expectations effectively with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders.
5. Promote and advance modern, agile software development practices and organizational excellence.
6. Foster a healthy, collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values.
7. Participate actively in leadership and collaborate with other organizational leaders.
8. Work remotely with biannual travel for company events.

Who you are

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

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