Software Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Linux Kernel
CanonicalRemote
Full Time
Posted December 1, 2025
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Job Description
Canonical is seeking Software Engineering Managers to lead distributed technical teams responsible for the delivery, support, and maintenance of Linux kernels in the Ubuntu distribution, focusing on hardware support, security, quality, and collaboration with partners worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a distributed team of software engineers in delivering all Linux kernels for Ubuntu.
- Own specific aspects of Ubuntu Linux, including hardware support, execution environments, and security updates.
- Ensure Ubuntu Linux kernels meet quality standards and mitigate security threats.
- Automate build, test, and delivery processes for the Linux kernel.
- Collaborate with internal teams, open source community, and partners on kernel development and integration.
Requirements
- Technical leadership experience and a background in software engineering are necessary prerequisites for this role.
- Ability to lead, challenge, and develop strong engineers, positively influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on strategy and execution.
- Significant programming experience in C, with Python, Golang, or other like languages is also highly regarded.
- Substantial experience with operating system kernel internals and concepts, Linux would be highly regarded but not essential.
- Demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of software engineers.
- Ability to coordinate between multiple distinct teams of differing technical focus to achieve common goals.
- Familiarity with version control practices, ideally with git.
- Prior experience developing with software packaging formats, with direct Ubuntu Debian Snap experience being highly regarded.
- Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills.
- Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation is based on geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and potential for performance-driven bonuses or commissions.
Work from home worldwide with no office-based roles, except for occasional in-person team sprints twice a year in interesting locations.
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.
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