Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Core

Canonical; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a passionate Engineering Manager to redefine the embedded Linux experience. This role involves leading a talented team to design and implement Ubuntu Core system software across various CPU architectures. You will engage with stakeholders, prioritize requests, and ensure the team's success while fostering a collaborative engineering culture. If you are driven by technology and eager to make a significant impact in the IoT market, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and growing engineering teams.
• Strong background in software development and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a distributed team of engineers through hiring and mentoring.
• Manage expectations with engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Promote modern, agile software development practices.

Skills

Leadership

Software Development

Agile Methodologies

Embedded Software

Golang

C/C++

Shell Scripting

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

STEM-related field

Job description

Join us as an Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Core at Canonical

Redefine the embedded Linux experience with the smallest, most secure, and reliable operating system in the IoT market. This role offers an opportunity for a technical engineering manager passionate about open source software, Linux, containers, security, and developer experience, to shape the future of Linux from small systems to desktops. The position requires a high level of technical and management skills.

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 OS. We focus on reliable and secure device recovery mechanisms to simplify and standardize field operations for heterogeneous appliance fleets.

As an engineering manager, you will lead a team of skilled software developers to design and implement Ubuntu Core system software across multiple CPU architectures such as ARM, RISC-V, and x86. You will engage with stakeholders, prioritize requests, plan roadmaps, and ensure your team achieves their goals. You will also influence company culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work on strategic planning with your team.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a distributed team of engineers through hiring, coaching, mentoring, and career development
• Contribute directly to your team's goals demonstrating sound engineering principles
• Support the timely delivery of technical solutions addressing 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 with other organizational leaders
• Work remotely with global travel twice a year 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 background in software development and leadership
• Proven ability to plan and execute high-quality software projects in an agile environment
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or related field
• Experience with embedded software, Golang, C/C++, Shell scripting
• Solid understanding of Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu

We are committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds enriches our environment and products. All applications will be considered fairly regardless of your identity.