Senior Engineering Manager- Ubuntu

Canonical; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering tech firm is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team behind critical Ubuntu components. This role requires extensive Linux experience, proven leadership, and the ability to drive software engineering practices. The position offers a fully remote work environment with opportunities for personal development and collaboration during in-person team events.

Benefits

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonus

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to travel to meet colleagues

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing or leading software engineering teams.
• High-quality engineering knowledge in relevant technologies.
• Demonstrated sound engineering principles in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a distributed team of engineers.
• Plan and execute engineering work based on product strategy.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to define vision for Ubuntu.

Skills

Linux distributions and packaging technologies

Team leadership experience

Software engineering knowledge

Engagement with open-source communities

Job description

About the Role

We are hiring an Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team that delivers the essential components of Ubuntu – system startup, compilers, language runtimes and toolchains, as well as networking and storage configuration and management. This is a fast‑paced, problem‑solving, highly technical role operating at the core of Linux server systems.

Location

Globally remote

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a distributed team of engineers
• Demonstrate sound engineering principles through active, hands‑on leadership
• Plan, estimate and execute engineering work
• Work with product management to define the vision and strategy for Ubuntu
• Collaborate with cross‑functional leadership teams
• Drive the advancement and adoption of the latest software development practices
• Design, embrace and evangelise great engineering and organizational practices
• Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with company values
• Engage with other Canonical teams to ensure alignment on product architecture and roadmaps
• Work from home while participating in twice‑yearly in‑person sprints (1–2 weeks each)

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Linux distributions and packaging technologies (deb, rpm, etc.)
• Proven experience managing or leading a team of software engineers
• High‑quality software engineering knowledge in at least one of: Linux system architecture, boot process, Java, GCC, Python, Rust, Go toolchains, ARM or RISC‑V
• Engagement with open‑source communities and processes

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review and performance‑driven bonus or commission
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence – to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Software Development