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Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon

Canonical
Remote
Full Time
Posted September 18, 2025
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Job Description

Canonical is seeking engineering managers to lead and develop engineering teams focused on optimizing Ubuntu for the latest hardware platforms, ensuring high-quality software delivery, and collaborating with open source communities and industry partners in a remote, global environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of engineers across various experience levels
  • Oversee project delivery and support timely achievement of milestones
  • Serve as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving system architectures
  • Implement disciplined engineering processes and optimize platform software
  • Review code and technical documentation to ensure quality standards
  • Contribute to technical leadership within the company and external communities
  • Drive healthy engineering practices, documentation, and performance optimizations
  • Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders on strategy and execution
  • Develop engineering talent and provide career guidance

Requirements

  • Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path
  • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or equivalent experience and skills
  • Fluency in C, C++, and Python programming languages
  • Experience with Linux and operational systems software such as kernel or user space
  • Experience with Debian, Ubuntu, or other Linux distribution packaging
  • Experience leading software engineering teams
  • Professional written and spoken English skills
  • Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation
  • Thoughtfulness and self-motivation
  • Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments
  • Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events, with each trip up to two weeks long

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
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company events

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