Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon

Canonical; Tulsa (OK); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Software Platform Engineering Manager to lead teams optimizing Ubuntu for next-gen silicon. This role offers the chance to influence company culture, foster collaboration, and drive innovation in open source technologies. You'll engage with leading silicon vendors, ensuring high-quality delivery while promoting healthy engineering practices. Join a pioneering firm that values diversity and offers a distributed work environment, complete with a robust learning budget and performance bonuses. If you're passionate about operational systems and cutting-edge hardware, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual learning and development budget

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Biannual in-person team sprints

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Experience with Linux and system software development.
• Leadership experience in software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, ensuring timely project delivery.
• Oversee complex customer engagements and system architectures.
• Implement disciplined engineering processes and maintain software stacks.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Linux

Leadership

Result-driven

Fluency in English

Education

BSc in Computer Science or STEM

High School Diploma

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Debian/Ubuntu packaging

Job description

Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon

Join us at Canonical as a Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon.

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, serving the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our clients include top public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. We are a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, with over 1200 colleagues across more than 75 countries, and few roles are based in offices. Teams meet in person 2-4 times a year in various exciting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We seek engineering managers passionate about operational systems, open source technologies, and cutting-edge hardware to lead teams that enable and optimize Ubuntu for the latest x86, ARM, RISC-V, s390x, and POWER systems. We collaborate with leading silicon vendors to optimize Ubuntu on their platforms, integrating new features and performance improvements while maintaining a consistent user experience.

As an Engineering Manager, you should be an outstanding developer, comfortable reviewing patches and design specs. You will promote healthy engineering practices, documentation, quality, and performance, leading your team to deliver high-quality designs and code.

This role involves line management, career development, representing your team and product technically, and fostering collaboration with other teams and customers. You will influence company culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work on strategy and execution.

Location: This is a globally remote position with openings in every time zone.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead and develop a team of engineers, from graduates to seniors
2. Oversee commercial engagements and ensure timely project delivery
3. Lead complex customer engagements involving system architectures
4. Implement disciplined engineering processes
5. Maintain and integrate platform software stacks
6. Optimize Ubuntu for new hardware platforms
7. Provide technical leadership internally and externally
8. Participate in code reviews and documentation
9. Collaborate with leadership teams

Qualifications:

• Strong academic background from high school and university
• BSc in Computer Science or STEM, or equivalent experience
• Fluency in C, C++, and Python
• Experience with Linux and system software (kernel or user space)
• Experience with Debian/Ubuntu or other distro packaging
• Leadership experience in software engineering
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
• Confidence in discussing ideas and giving feedback
• Thoughtfulness and self-motivation
• Result-driven with a commitment to deliver
• Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with open source communities and licenses
• Knowledge of computer architecture (x86, ARM, RISC-V, s390x)
• Understanding of build systems and cross-compilation
• Experience working with customers
• Experience with board bring-up and validation
• Knowledge of Linux virtualization, networking, or graphics stacks
• Experience with Docker, OCI containers, K8s
• Familiarity with confidential computing, RDMA, Infiniband, HPC
• Performance engineering, benchmarking, profiling

What We Offer:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget
• Annual salary review and performance bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits reflecting our values

About Canonical:

Canonical is a pioneering open source tech firm, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We operate globally with high standards and have been remote-first since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, learn, and grow.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to fair hiring practices, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Additional Details:

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