Software Engineering Manager - Desktop and Embedded Linux Optimisation

Canonical; Caracas; A distancia; VES 6.503.000 - 13.008.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a talented team in optimising Ubuntu for cutting-edge hardware. This role involves technical leadership, team development, and direct engagement with partners to ensure the highest quality of delivery. As a manager, you'll foster a culture of growth and collaboration while overseeing project milestones. With opportunities for global travel and a commitment to employee development, this position is perfect for those passionate about technology and team leadership. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your contributions and offers a supportive environment for career advancement.

Servicios

Learning and Development opportunities

Annual Compensation Review

Recognition Rewards

Annual Leave

Priority Pass for travel

Formación

• Experience with Linux distributions and high-performance server-class hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to manage or lead software engineering teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a distributed team to implement Ubuntu integration for IoT and server-class hardware.
• Engage with partners to deliver an optimised Ubuntu experience.

Conocimientos

Linux distributions

Debian packaging

Agile software development

Effective communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in technology

Descripción del empleo

We work closely with major silicon companies to optimise Ubuntu for their latest hardware.

As a software engineering manager, you need to bring both technical and management skills to the leadership of your team. You will be leading an engineering team that works across the full Linux stack from kernel to GUI, to optimise Ubuntu, the world's most widely used Linux desktop and server, for the latest silicon.

You will also represent the team in direct partner engagement as well as ensuring timely delivery on agreed project milestones.

As an engineering manager at Canonical, your primary responsibility is to the people you support: ensuring that they are growing as engineers, doing valuable work, and generally having a great time at Canonical. As a lead for strong engineers, technical leadership and a solid background in software development is a must, so that you're able to challenge and grow your team members. You will have the opportunity to influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on strategy and execution.

What you'll do

• Lead a team of distributed engineers to design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms and software stacks.
• Engage with commercial partners to deliver a delightful, optimised, first-class Ubuntu experience on their platforms.
• Develop your team through coaching, mentoring, leading by example, and feedback.
• Oversee commercial engagements and support timely delivery on agreed project milestones.
• Ensure an ongoing commitment to strict quality and reliability standards.
• Engage with other teams at Canonical to ensure alignment on product architecture and roadmaps.
• Work from home with global travel up to twice a year for up to two weeks.

Who you are

• You have worked with Linux distributions, Debian packaging, and high-performance, server-class hardware.
• You have experience working directly with customers, resolving their technical issues, interpreting their business challenges, and effectively communicating how your solution will meet their needs.
• You have demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of software engineers.
• You have an understanding of agile software development methodologies.
• You collaborate effectively across multiple internal teams, building trust and delivering results.
• You have effective communication skills in English, both written and oral.
• You have a bachelor's (or equivalent university level) degree, preferably in a technology field.

What Canonical offers

• Learning and Development opportunities.
• Annual Compensation Review.
• Recognition Rewards.
• Annual Leave.
• Priority Pass for travel.

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.