Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon

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Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon

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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We partner with silicon vendors to optimise Ubuntu on their latest platforms and integrate next-generation features and performance enhancements while ensuring a consistent operating experience for users. This is a globally remote role with open positions in every time zone.

We are hiring engineering managers who are passionate about operational systems, open source technologies, and cutting-edge hardware to lead engineering teams and enable Ubuntu on the latest x86, ARM, RISC-V, s390x and POWER systems. You will drive healthy engineering practices, documentation, quality and performance optimisations, and lead your team to deliver high-quality design and code. An Engineering Manager is responsible for line management and career guidance, representing the team and product technically, and driving collaboration with other teams and customers.

You will have the opportunity to influence culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on strategy and execution.

Location : This is a globally remote role. We have open positions in every time zone.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior
• Oversee commercial engagements and support timely delivery on agreed project milestones
• Participate as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures
• Implement disciplined engineering processes
• Integrate and maintain platform-oriented software stacks
• Optimize Ubuntu for latest hardware platforms
• Display technical leadership internally and within external communities
• Contribute to code reviews and technical documentation
• Be an active part of the leadership team, collaborating with other leaders

What we are looking for in you

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What we offer you

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually and offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits that reflect our values and local needs. We balance programs to ensure fairness globally.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we lead in open source projects and provide the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud. We recruit on a global basis and uphold high standards for new hires. Canonical has been remote-first since 2004.

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.

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