Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu -Gen Silicon

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. Our customers include the world’s leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. With 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, we operate a worldwide distributed collaboration model, meeting in person two to four times a year in interesting locations to align on strategy and execution.

You will be responsible for managing a team of engineers, from graduate to senior level, and for leading the optimization of Ubuntu on the latest x86, ARM, RISC‑V, s390x, and POWER systems. This is a globally remote role with open positions in every time zone.

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior
• Oversee 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 our external communities
• Contribute to code reviews and technical documentation
• Be an active part of the leadership team, collaborating with other leaders

• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path
• Fluency in C, C++, and Python
• Experience with Linux and operational systems software (e.g., kernel or user space)
• Experience with Debian/Ubuntu or other distro packaging
• Experience leading software engineering teams
• Professional written and spoken English
• Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation
• Thoughtfulness and self‑motivation
• Result‑oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long

• Experience working with open source communities and licenses
• Computer architecture knowledge of x86, ARM, RISC‑V, or s390x
• Understanding of build systems and tool chains, including for cross‑compilation
• Experience working with customers
• Experience with board bring‑up and validation
• Experience with Linux virtualization, networking or graphics stacks
• Experience with Docker/OCI containers/K8s
• Performance engineering, benchmarking and profiling

• 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
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events

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 on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company.

Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 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.