Job Description & How to Apply Below
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. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office‑based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
Canonical is founder‑led, profitable, and growing.
We are hiring a technical engineering manager to redefine the embedded Linux experience with the smallest, most secure, and most reliable operating system in the IoT market. This challenging role demands a high degree of technical skill as well as a high caliber for inspiring and driving people. Your mission is to allow everyone to build robust solutions in various fields—including but not limited to IoT, automotive, and aviation—using the next‑generation secure embedded Linux operating system.
Responsibilities
Building and leading a distributed team of engineers through hiring, coaching, mentoring, feedback and career development.
Demonstrating sound engineering principles by directly contributing toward your team’s goals.
Effectively setting and managing expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders.
Advocating and advancing modern, agile software development practices and helping develop and evangelise great engineering and organisational practices.
Contributing to a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with company values.
Actively participating in the leadership team and collaborating with other leaders in the organisation.
Qualifications
Demonstrated competencies in embedded software development.
Strong skills in Golang, C++, and Shell.
A solid understanding of Linux and a modern GNU/Linux distribution;
Debian or Ubuntu preferred.
Love for developing and growing people and a proven track record of doing so.
Demonstrated ability to plan and execute to deliver high‑quality software in a timely manner.
Solid experience working in an agile development environment.
Exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path.
Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills.
Nice‑to‑have skills
Familiarity with an immutable Linux distribution, preferably Ubuntu Core.
Experience with multiple CPU architectures such as ARM, RISC‑V.
Experience with Linux native containerisation and security.
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.
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company.
Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
Equal opportunity employer
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Software Development
Additional Information
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