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Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Core

Canonical
Remote
Full Time
Posted December 1, 2025
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Job Description

A technical engineering manager role focused on leading the development and delivery of embedded Linux system software for IoT and other devices, overseeing a distributed team, and driving innovation in secure, reliable, and open source solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and build a distributed engineering team through hiring, coaching, mentoring, and career development
  • Directly contribute to the design and implementation of Ubuntu Core system software across multiple CPU architectures
  • Prioritize requests, plan the development roadmap, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, other engineering teams, and senior management to set expectations and coordinate efforts
  • Promote and implement modern, agile software development practices within the team
  • Foster a healthy, collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values
  • Participate in organizational leadership and collaborate with other leaders to drive strategic initiatives

Requirements

  • 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
  • Experience in 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 your alternative chosen path
  • Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills

Benefits & Perks

Compensation is shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and more frequent reviews for graduates and associates
Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
Distributed work environment with in-person team sprints twice a year
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

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