Engineering Manager – Ubuntu Core
Join Canonical to help redefine the embedded Linux experience with the smallest, most secure, and most reliable operating system in the IoT market.
About Canonical
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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We are founder‑led, profitable, and growing, with 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and lead a distributed team of engineers through hiring, coaching, mentoring, feedback, and career development.
- Demonstrate sound engineering principles by directly contributing toward the team’s goals.
- Coach and mentor team members with hands‑on career development.
- Effectively set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders.
- Advocate and advance modern, agile software development practices and help develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices.
- Contribute to a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company values.
- Actively participate in the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organization.
Requirements
Demonstrated competencies in embedded software development.Strong skills in Golang, C++, and Shell.Solid understanding of Linux and a modern GNU / Linux distribution (Debian or Ubuntu preferred).Love for developing and growing people and a track record of doing so.Demonstrated ability to plan and execute 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 an alternative chosen path.Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills.Nice to Have
Familiarity with an immutable Linux distribution, preferably Ubuntu Core.Experience with multiple CPU architectures such as ARM, RISC‑V.Experience with Linux native containerisation and security.What We Offer
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.Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Software Development
Equal Opportunity Statement
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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