Linux Engineering Manager, Optimisation for Latest Hardware

Summary

Join Canonical as a Partner Engineering Manager to lead an engineering team that partners with Linux engineers of a major silicon company, working across the full Linux stack to optimize Ubuntu for the latest silicon. The role is fast-paced and challenging, requiring resourcefulness, articulacy, and delivery on various solutions across PC and IoT technologies.

Requirements

• Have worked with Linux distributions, debian packaging and high performance, server-class hardware
• Experience working directly with customers, resolving their technical issues, interpreting their business challenges and effectively communicating how your solution will meet their needs
• Demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of software engineers
• Understanding of agile software development methodologies
• Effective communications skills in English, both written and oral
• Bachelor’s (or equivalent university level) degree, preferably in a technology field

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of distributed engineers to design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms and software stacks
• Engage with commercial partners to deliver a delightful, optimised, first class Ubuntu experience on their platforms
• Develop your team through coaching, mentoring, leading by example, and feedback
• Oversee commercial engagements and support timely delivery on agreed project milestones
• Ensure an ongoing commitment to strict quality and reliability standards
• Engage with other teams at Canonical to ensure alignment on product architecture and roadmaps

Benefits

• Learning and Development opportunities
• Annual Compensation Review
• Recognition Rewards
• Annual Leave
• Priority Pass for travel