Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Core
CanonicalRemote
Full Time
Posted January 20, 2026
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Job Description
Canonical is seeking a technical engineering manager to lead the development of secure, embedded Linux systems for IoT and other fields, overseeing a distributed team of engineers and driving innovation in open source software, Linux, and containerization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and build a distributed team of engineers through hiring, coaching, mentoring, and career development
- Design and implement Ubuntu Core system software on various CPU architectures such as ARM, RISC-V, and X86
- Prioritize requests, plan the roadmap, and ensure timely delivery of software goals
- Collaborate with stakeholders, other engineering teams, and senior management to set expectations and coordinate efforts
- Advocate for and implement modern, agile software development practices
- Contribute to fostering a healthy, collaborative engineering culture
- Participate in leadership activities and collaborate with organizational leaders
Requirements
- Demonstrated competencies in embedded software development
- Strong skills in Golang, C, and Shell scripting
- A solid understanding of Linux and a modern GNU Linux distribution, with Debian or Ubuntu preferred
- Experience leading or building a distributed team of engineers through hiring, coaching, mentoring, feedback, and career development
- Ability to demonstrate sound engineering principles by directly contributing toward your team’s goals
- Experience coaching and mentoring team members with hands-on career development
- Ability to effectively set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders
- Advocacy for and experience in developing and evangelizing modern, agile software development practices
- Contribution to a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with company values
- Active participation in the leadership team and collaboration with other organizational leaders
- 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
Benefits & Perks
Compensation is based on 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 the possibility of working from home
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
Travel upgrades for long-haul company events
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