Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Core

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The company is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Ubuntu is widely used in enterprise initiatives across cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Canonical has 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries with mostly remote roles; teams meet in person 2–4 times per year to align on strategy and execution.

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

Our mission is to enable everyone to build robust solutions in fields including but not limited to IoT, automotive, and aviation using the next generation secure embedded Linux operating system. We define reliable and secure device recovery mechanisms to simplify field operations for fleets of heterogeneous appliances.

• Building and leading a distributed team of engineers through hiring, coaching, mentoring, feedback and career development
• Demonstrating sound engineering principles by directly contributing toward your 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 evangelize great engineering and organizational 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, Debian or Ubuntu preferred
• Love for developing and growing people and have a track record of doing it
• Demonstrated ability of planning and executing 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

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. 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
• 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, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis with high standards for joining the company. Most colleagues have worked from home since our inception in 2004.

Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

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.

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