Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Core

Canonical

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Full Time

Posted March 31, 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
Contribute to the design and implementation of Ubuntu Core system software on various CPU architectures
Prioritize requests, plan the roadmap, and ensure timely delivery of software goals
Advocate for and implement modern, agile software development practices
Collaborate with stakeholders, other engineering teams, and senior management to set expectations and coordinate efforts
Participate in shaping engineering culture and organizational practices
Demonstrate sound engineering principles through direct technical contributions

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 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
Experience advocating and advancing modern, agile software development practices and helping develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices
Ability to contribute to a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with company values
Active participation in the leadership team and collaboration with other leaders in the organization
Solid experience working in an agile development environment
An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
An 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 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 the possibility of remote work

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 and Priority Pass for long-haul company events