Ubuntu Package Management - Engineering Manager
CanonicalRemote
Full Time
Posted March 18, 2026
$114k - $174k· Est.
Power Generation
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Job Description
The Ubuntu Foundations Package Management team , as part of the broader Ubuntu Foundations organisation, develops and maintains the software management infrastructure that underpins every Ubuntu system.
Key Responsibilities
- We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Ubuntu Foundations Package Management team .
- This is a technical leadership role combining people management with active engineering involvement. You will lead a team of experienced engineers responsible for the package management and system lifecycle technologies that underpin Ubuntu. Working closely with stakeholders across Ubuntu Engineering, you will define technical direction, grow engineering talent, build strong cross-team partnerships, and ensure the continued evolution of Ubuntu's software, driver, firmware, and upgrade experience.
- You will report to the Ubuntu Foundations Engineering director and collaborate closely with other Ubuntu Engineering teams, including Desktop, Server, Security, Release Engineering, Launchpad, Debcrafters, OEM, and Product.
Requirements
- Familiarity with package repositories, archives, or release engineering processes
- Experience contributing to Debian, Ubuntu, or other open source infrastructure projects
- Performance, reliability, or security engineering experience
- We know that strong candidates may not meet every qualification. If you are excited by this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits & Perks
- We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
- 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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