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Software Platform Engineering Manager Ubuntu for Next Gen Silicon



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Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon

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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 across sectors.

We operate a globally distributed team of 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, with few office-based roles.

Teams meet 2-4 times annually in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We seek engineering managers passionate about operational systems, open source technologies, and cutting-edge hardware to lead teams enabling and optimizing Ubuntu for the latest x86, ARM, RISC-V, s390x, and POWER systems.

We partner with leading silicon vendors to optimize Ubuntu on their platforms, integrating next-gen features and performance enhancements while maintaining a consistent user experience.

Engineering Managers should be outstanding developers, comfortable reviewing patches and design specs.

You will drive engineering practices, documentation, quality, and performance, leading your team to deliver high-quality design and code.

This role involves line management, career development, technical representation, collaboration with teams and customers, and influencing company culture, strategy, and execution.

Location: This is a globally remote role with open positions in every time zone.

Day-to-day Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop a team of engineers from graduate to senior levels.

  • Oversee commercial engagements and support timely project delivery.

  • Participate as technical lead on complex customer system architecture projects.

  • Implement disciplined engineering processes.

  • Maintain and integrate platform software stacks.

  • Optimize Ubuntu for the latest hardware.

  • Display technical leadership internally and externally.

  • Contribute to code reviews and documentation.

  • Collaborate with leadership teams on strategy and delivery.

Qualifications
  • Strong academic record from high school and university.

  • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or equivalent experience.

  • Fluency in C, C++, and Python.

  • Experience with Linux and system software (kernel/user space).

  • Experience with Debian/Ubuntu or other distro packaging.

  • Leadership experience in software engineering.

  • Professional English communication skills.

  • Confidence in sharing ideas and feedback.

  • Thoughtfulness and self-motivation.

  • Result-oriented with a drive to meet commitments.

  • Ability to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks.

Nice-to-Have Skills
  • Experience with open source communities and licenses.

  • Knowledge of x86, ARM, RISC-V, s390x architectures.

  • Understanding build systems and cross-compilation.

  • Experience with customer interactions.

  • Board bring-up and validation experience.

  • Experience with Linux virtualization, networking, or graphics stacks.

  • Experience with Docker, K8s, or OCI containers.

  • Knowledge of confidential computing, RDMA, Infiniband, HPC.

  • Performance engineering, benchmarking, profiling.

What We Offer

We offer competitive worldwide compensation, annual reviews, performance bonuses, and benefits aligned with our values.

Our remote work environment includes biannual in-person team sprints, a USD 2,000 annual learning budget, recognition rewards, holiday leave, parental leave, Employee Assistance Programme, travel opportunities, and travel upgrades for company events.

About Canonical

Canonical pioneers open source innovation.

As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud, we are shaping the future.

We recruit globally and uphold high standards of excellence.

Since 2004, we've been a remote-first company, encouraging innovative thinking, learning, and growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We foster a diverse, inclusive workplace free from discrimination.

All backgrounds and identities are welcome and will be given fair consideration.

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