Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager – Ubuntu Linux Kernel Join Canonical’s team as a Software Engineering Manager focused on the Ubuntu Linux distribution. 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. Role Overview As an Engineering Manager, your primary responsibility is to help your team grow as engineers, do important and satisfying work, and have a great time while doing it. Technical leadership experience and a background in software engineering are necessary prerequisites for this role. You will be expected to lead, challenge, and develop strong engineers, positively influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on strategy and execution. Responsibilities Lead a distributed team of software engineers in your region to deliver all Ubuntu Linux kernels for the Ubuntu Linux distribution. Take ownership of one or more Linux kernel areas, including but not limited to: Working with silicon or cloud partners to implement Linux kernels optimized for their execution environments. Ensuring Ubuntu Linux is able to run on a wide range of diverse hardware platforms. Defining and executing the stringent quality control standards expected by the Ubuntu user community. Mitigating the latest security threats and exploits to the Linux kernel. Driving strong process automation related to the build, test, and delivery of the Linux kernel. Engage with other Canonical teams, the open source community, and commercial partners. Qualifications Significant programming experience in C, with Python, Go, or other like languages also highly regarded. Substantial experience with operating system kernel internals and concepts, Linux experience highly regarded but not essential. Demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of software engineers. Ability to coordinate between multiple distinct teams of differing technical focus to achieve common goals. Familiarity with version control practices, ideally with Git. Prior experience developing with software packaging formats, with direct Ubuntu/Debian/Snap experience highly regarded. Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills. Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long. Nice‑to‑have Skills Demonstrated experience with kernel patching and debugging. Strong grasp of device drivers, BSPs, and other low‑level system engineering. Solid background in driving CI/CD and process automation initiatives. Prior public involvement with an open source project. Benefits Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly in‑person team sprints. 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. About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr