Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Core

Engineering Manager – Ubuntu Core

Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems to enterprise and technology markets, with Ubuntu the widely used platform for public cloud, AI, data science, IoT, and more.

• Build and lead a distributed team of engineers through hiring, coaching, mentoring, feedback and career development.
• Demonstrate sound engineering principles by directly contributing toward team goals.
• Coach and mentor team members with hands‑on career development.
• Effectively set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders.
• Advocate and advance modern, agile software development practices and help develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices.
• Contribute to a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company values.
• Actively participate in the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organisation.

• Demonstrated competencies in embedded software development.
• Strong skills in Go, C++ and Shell.
• A solid understanding of Linux and a modern GNU/Linux distribution;
  Debian or Ubuntu preferred.
• Loves developing and growing people and has a track record of doing it.
• 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 track record from both high school and university.
• Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your 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 containerization 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 and maternity/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 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.