Linux Server Software Engineering Manager

Summary

Join our Partner Engineering team as a Partner Engineering Manager at Canonical to lead an engineering team that optimises Ubuntu for the latest silicon. You will manage relationships with key technology partners, ensure timely delivery on project milestones, and have opportunities to influence culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on strategy and execution.

Requirements

• Proven track record in technical roles with Linux, preferably Ubuntu or Debian
• High quality software engineering with in-depth knowledge of C/C++ and Python
• Experience with one or more of: Ubuntu - kernel and userspace, deb/snap packaging, embedded linux, QEMU/KVM and/or OVS/OVN
• Experience working directly with customers, going beyond resolving their technical issues, to interpreting their business challenges and effectively communicating how your solution will meet their needs
• Experience managing software engineers with a track record of planning, delivery and quality
• Effective collaboration across multiple internal teams, building trust and delivering results

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of distributed engineers to design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest 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

• Fully remote working environment - we’ve been working remotely since 2004!
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at ‘sprints’
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events