Canonical is hiring a
Software Engineering Manager

Summary

The job description is for an Engineering Manager position at Canonical, a remote-first company that publishes Ubuntu. The role involves leading new teams in different time zones, handling upstream development, optimizing the Ubuntu kernel, managing CVEs, and working with partners to ensure compatibility with various hardware.

Requirements

• Significant programming experience in C
• Substantial experience with Linux kernel internals and concepts
• Solid understanding of Linux kernel development principles
• Demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of software engineers
• Contributed to an open source project in the past
• Understanding of agile software development methodologies
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral

Responsibilities

• Lead a distributed team of engineers in your time zone
• Develop your team through coaching, mentoring, leading by example, and feedback
• Support timely delivery of core and specialized Ubuntu kernels
• Oversee commercial engagements that require custom kernel engineering
• Ensure an ongoing commitment to strict quality and reliability standards
• Engage with other teams at Canonical, the open source community, and commercial partners
• Work from home with travel globally 2-3 times a year for up to two weeks, for internal and external engineering events

Benefits

• Base pay depends on various factors including geographical location, level of experience, knowledge, and skills
• Additional benefits may apply depending on the work location
• Fully remote working environment
• 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