Canonical Group - Kansas City, MO
posted 18 days ago
Full-time - Manager
Remote - Kansas City, MO
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
Canonical is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead its Linux kernel engineering teams globally. This role involves overseeing the development and optimization of the Ubuntu kernel, ensuring high-quality delivery, and fostering team growth. The manager will engage with various stakeholders, including silicon and cloud partners, to enhance kernel capabilities and maintain security standards. The position is fully remote, allowing for a flexible work environment while requiring occasional travel for team events.
Responsibilities
- Lead a distributed team of engineers in your time zone
- Develop your team through coaching, mentoring, 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
- Travel globally 2-3 times a year 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
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with cloud environments
- Familiarity with hypervisors
- Knowledge of security updates and CVEs
Benefits
- Fully remote working environment
- Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD 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
