Software Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Linux Kernel

Canonical Group - Portland, OR

Full-time - Manager

Remote - Portland, OR

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 overseeing the development of kernel capabilities, collaborating with partners, and ensuring the quality and reliability of Ubuntu kernels. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering and experience managing high-performing teams, with a passion for Linux and open source development.

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 specialised 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