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Software Engineering Manager - Desktop and Embedded Linux Optimisation

Job in 10057, Sant'Ambrogio di Torino, Piemonte, Italy
Listing for: Canonical
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-15
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Project Mgr/ Lead
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Sant'Ambrogio di Torino

Software Engineering Manager - Desktop and Embedded Linux Optimisation Join to apply for the Software Engineering Manager - Desktop and Embedded Linux Optimisation role at Canonical Software Engineering Manager - Desktop and Embedded Linux Optimisation4 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Software Engineering Manager - Desktop and Embedded Linux Optimisation role at Canonical 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  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 doLead 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 areYou 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 understanding of agile software development methodologies

You collaborate effectively across multiple internal teams, building trust and delivering results

You have effective communications 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

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Mid-Senior level

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Full-time

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