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Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Linux Kernel
Canonical
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
100% remote
Experience
3 years
Job description
Key details
- Transition from individual contribution or technical leadership into full-time people and project management
- Lead and mentor a globally distributed team of talented Linux kernel engineers
- Manage the delivery, testing, and maintenance of Ubuntu kernels across various platforms (cloud, server, desktop, and IoT)
- Drive engineering excellence, ensuring code quality, security, and performance standards are met consistently
- Develop and execute team strategies, aligning with broader company goals and product roadmaps
- Collaborate with silicon vendors, cloud partners, and internal Canonical teams to enable new hardware and features
- Own the release cycles and update cadence for your team's kernel portfolios
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, feedback, open-source collaboration, and accountability within the team
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Benefits
- 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
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
Requirements & details
- Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer, Tech Lead, or similar role with a strong desire to transition into a formal management position (no prior direct management experience required)
- Solid technical background in systems software, C programming, or operating systems concepts. Direct experience with the Linux or other operating system kernels would be highly regarded, but is not essential
- Prior experience developing with software packaging formats, with direct Ubuntu/Debian/Snap experience being highly regarded
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers, guide complex technical projects, or drive architectural decisions
- Leadership potential and a commitment to skills development and mentorship
- Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation
- Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
- Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long
- Nice-to-have: Experience acting as a scrum master, project lead, or informal mentor for remote teams
- Nice-to-have: Direct experience contributing to or participating in the Linux kernel community
- Nice-to-have: Familiarity with continuous integration (CI) and automated testing frameworks for systems software
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