Canonical
Engineering Manager- Ubuntu Linux Kernel
Rol remoto de Devices Engineering con fit claro de ubicación del candidato.
PublicadoAgregado recientemente
Países elegiblesGlobal
Señal de seniorityLead
Modelo de trabajoRemoto
Ubicaciones aceptadas para candidatos
Global
Resumen del rol
Engineering Manager- Ubuntu Linux Kernel
Requisitos y responsabilidades
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The role entails
- Transition from individual contribution or technical leadership into full-time people and project management.
- Lead and mentor a globally distributed team of talented Linux kernel engineers.
- Manage the delivery, testing, and maintenance of Ubuntu kernels across various platforms (cloud, server, desktop, and IoT).
- Drive engineering excellence, ensuring code quality, security, and performance standards are met consistently.
- Develop and execute team strategies, aligning with broader company goals and product roadmaps.
- Collaborate with silicon vendors, cloud partners, and internal Canonical teams to enable new hardware and features.
- Own the release cycles and update cadence for your team's kernel portfolios.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, feedback, open-source collaboration, and accountability within the team.
What we are looking for in you
- Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer, Tech Lead, or similar role with a strong desire to transition into a formal management position (no prior direct management experience required).
- Solid technical background in systems software, C programming, or operating systems concepts. Direct experience with the Linux or other operating system kernels would be highly regarded, but is not essential.
- Prior experience developing with software packaging formats, with direct Ubuntu/Debian/Snap experience being highly regarded.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers, guide complex technical projects, or drive architectural decisions.
- Leadership potential and a commitment to skills development and mentorship.
- Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation.
- Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills.
- Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long.
Nice-to-have skills
- Experience acting as a scrum master, project lead, or informal mentor for remote teams.
- Direct experience contributing to or participating in the Linux kernel community.
- Familiarity with continuous integration (CI) and automated testing frameworks for systems software.
What we offer colleagues
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
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