Senior Engineering Manager- Ubuntu

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to 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 customers include top public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a global team of over 1100 colleagues in 75+ countries, mostly remote, meeting in person biannually.

Role Overview: We are hiring a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the team responsible for core Ubuntu components, including system startup, compilers, language runtimes, toolchains, networking, and storage configuration and management. This is a fast-paced, highly technical role at the core of Linux server systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and grow a distributed engineering team.
• Demonstrate active, hands-on engineering leadership.
• Plan, estimate, and execute projects.
• Collaborate with product management to define vision and strategy for Ubuntu.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Promote best practices in software development and organizational culture.
• Ensure alignment on architecture and roadmaps across teams.
• Participate in biannual in-person sprints.

Candidate Requirements:

• Extensive experience with Linux distributions and packaging technologies (e.g., deb, rpm).
• Proven leadership or management experience in software engineering.
• Strong knowledge in Linux system architecture, boot process, and relevant toolchains (Java, GCC, Python, Rust, Go), ARM/RISC-V.
• Engagement with open source communities.

What We Offer:

• Global remote work with biannual in-person sprints.
• Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000.
• Competitive compensation with annual reviews, bonuses, and benefits.
• Additional perks including holiday leave, parental leave, Employee Assistance Programme, travel opportunities, and more.

About Canonical: Canonical pioneers in open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, set high standards, and value excellence and innovation. Our team has worked remotely since 2004, fostering a flexible and forward-thinking work environment.

Equal Opportunity: We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing fair consideration regardless of background or identity.

Job Details: Mid-Senior level, Full-time, Engineering and IT, Software Development.