Overview Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon at Canonical. This is a globally remote role. The manager will lead engineering teams to enable and optimize Ubuntu for the latest x86, ARM, RISC-V, s390x and POWER hardware, partner with silicon vendors to optimise Ubuntu on their platforms, and drive engineering practices, documentation, quality and performance optimisation.
Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior
Oversee commercial engagements and support timely delivery on agreed project milestones
Participate as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures
Implement disciplined engineering processes
Integrate and maintain platform-oriented software stacks
Optimize Ubuntu for the latest hardware platforms
Display technical leadership internally and within external communities
Contribute to code reviews and technical documentation
Be an active part of the leadership team, collaborating with other leaders
Travel internationally twice a year for company events
What we are looking for in you Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path
Fluency in C, C++, and Python
Experience with Linux and operational systems software (e.G. kernel or user space)
Experience with Debian/Ubuntu or other distro packaging
Experience leading software engineering teams
Professional written and spoken English
Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation
Thoughtfulness and self-motivation
Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events
Nice-to-have skills Experience working with open source communities and licenses
Computer architecture knowledge of x86, ARM, RISC-V or s390x
Understanding of build systems and toolchains, including for cross-compilation
Experience working with customers
Experience with board bring up and validation
Experience with Linux virtualization, networking or graphics stacks
Experience with Docker/OCI containers/Kubernetes
Experience with confidential computing, RDMA, InfiniBand and high performance computing
Performance engineering, benchmarking and profiling
What we offer you We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, reflecting our values and goals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
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
Employee Assistance Programme
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 integral 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 daily. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Canonical has been remote-first since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, challenging you to think differently, work smarter, and learn new skills.
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.
Details Senioriy level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Software Development
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