Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu -Gen Silicon

Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu for Next‑Gen Silicon

Join Canonical – a leading provider of open source software and operating systems – as we expand our engineering capabilities for Ubuntu on the latest x86, ARM, RISC‑V, s390x and POWER platforms.

We are seeking passionate engineering managers who thrive on operational systems, open source technologies, and cutting‑edge hardware. You will lead teams that optimise Ubuntu for next‑generation silicon, collaborate with top silicon vendors, and maintain a common operating experience for our customers.

Location:

This is a globally remote role, with positions available across all time zones.

• 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 our external communities
• Contribute to code reviews and technical documentation
• Be an active part of the leadership team, collaborating with other leaders

What we are looking for in you

• Exceptional academic track record from high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your 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
• Result‑oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long

Nice‑to‑have skills

• 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
• Experience with confidential computing, RDMA, Infiniband and high‑performance computing
• Performance engineering, benchmarking and profiling

What we offer you

• 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 and meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events

About Canonical – we are a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source, publishing Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects. We recruit on a global basis and expect excellence from every employee.

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.