Software Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Linux Kernel

Canonical Group - Tacoma, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Tacoma, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Canonical is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead new teams focused on the Ubuntu Linux kernel. This role involves managing high-performing software development teams, ensuring the delivery of core and specialized Ubuntu kernels, and engaging with the open-source community and commercial partners. The position is fully remote, allowing for global collaboration and occasional travel for engineering events.

Responsibilities

• Lead a distributed team of engineers in your time zone
• Develop your team through coaching, mentoring, leading by example, and feedback
• Support timely delivery of core and specialized Ubuntu kernels
• Oversee commercial engagements that require custom kernel engineering
• Ensure an ongoing commitment to strict quality and reliability standards
• Engage with other teams at Canonical, the open source community and commercial partners
• Work from home with travel globally 2-3 times a year for up to two weeks, for internal and external engineering events

Requirements

• Significant programming experience in C
• Experience with Python, Golang, or similar languages
• Substantial experience with Linux kernel internals and concepts
• Solid understanding of Linux kernel development principles
• Demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of software engineers
• Contributed to an open source project in the past
• Understanding of agile software development methodologies
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral

Benefits

• Fully remote working environment
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events