Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager – Ubuntu Core Join Canonical as an Engineering Manager in the Ubuntu Core team, a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. In this role you will lead a distributed team of strong software developers to design and implement Ubuntu Core system software on various CPU architectures, such as ARM, RISC‑V and X86. You will meet stakeholders, prioritize requests, plan the roadmap and ensure the team delivers on its goals while shaping the future of Linux from the smallest systems up to desktops. Responsibilities Building and leading a distributed team of engineers through hiring, coaching, mentoring, feedback and career development. Demonstrating sound engineering principles by directly contributing toward your team's goals. Coaching and mentoring team members with hands‑on career development. Effectively setting and managing expectations with other engineering teams, senior management and external stakeholders. Advocating and advancing modern, agile software development practices and helping develop and evangelise great engineering and organisational practices. Contributing to a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company values. Actively participating in the leadership team and collaborating with other leaders in the organisation. Qualifications Demonstrated competencies in embedded software development. Strong skills in Golang, C++ and Shell. A 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 of planning and executing 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 Skills Familiarity with an immutable Linux distribution, preferably Ubuntu Core. Experience with multiple CPU architectures such as ARM and 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. 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. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills and raise your game. 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