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 initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We partner with the world's leading silicon vendors to optimise Ubuntu on their latest platforms, integrating next‑generation features and performance enhancements while ensuring a common operating experience for their users.

This is a globally remote role with opportunities in every time zone.

• Lead and develop a diverse team of engineers, from graduate to senior level.
• Oversee commercial engagements and support timely delivery on agreed project milestones.
• Act 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 the latest hardware platforms.
• Display technical leadership internally and within external communities.
• Contribute to code reviews and technical documentation.
• Collaborate actively as part of the leadership team with other leaders.

• Exceptional academic track record from 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 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/Kubernetes.
• Experience with confidential computing, RDMA, Infiniband, and high‑performance computing.
• 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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Software Development

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