Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu -Gen Silicon

Overview

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 enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. Canonical is a globally distributed company with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles.

Teams meet two to four times yearly in person in locations around the world to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior
• Oversee commercial 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 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, self-motivation, and result-orientation with a 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/K8s and related technologies: confidential computing, RDMA, Infiniband and high performance computing
• Performance engineering, benchmarking and profiling

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• 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, we are changing the world daily. We recruit on a global basis and set high standards for people joining the company. Canonical has been remote-first since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently, work smarter, and continuously learn.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
We 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.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Software Development

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