Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Core

Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Core at Canonical

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. With 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, Canonical focuses on distributed collaboration and promotes a culture of open, collaborative problem‑solving.

We are hiring a technical engineering manager to redefine the embedded Linux experience as the smallest, most secure, and reliable operating system in the IoT market. This role is for a leader passionate about open source, Linux, containers, security, and the developer experience.

• Building and leading a distributed team of engineers through hiring, coaching, mentoring, feedback, and career development
• Demonstrating sound engineering principles by directly contributing toward the team’s goals
• Coaching and mentoring team members with hands‑on career development
• 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 the company values
• Actively participating in the leadership team and collaborating with other leaders in the organisation

• Demonstrated competencies in embedded software development
• Strong skills in Golang, C++, and Shell
• A solid understanding of Linux and a modern GNU/Linux distribution, preferably Debian or Ubuntu
• A love for developing and growing people with a clear track record
• 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 record
• Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path
• Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation 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

• 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

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company.

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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Software Development