Software Platform Engineering Manager – Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon

🕒 April 1

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Canonical

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2004

Open Source • Cloud • AI

Canonical is the company behind Ubuntu, the world's most popular open-source operating system, which provides fast, modern, and secure Linux solutions for desktops, servers, and cloud environments. They offer a comprehensive set of products and services, including Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Server, cloud solutions such as OpenStack, and tools for managing containerized applications with Kubernetes. Canonical focuses on making open-source technology reliable and accessible across various industries, from IoT and AI to enterprise infrastructure.

📋 Description

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior • Oversee commercial engagements and support timely delivery on agreed project milestones • Participate as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures • Implement disciplined engineering processes • Integrate and maintain platform-oriented software stacks • Optimize Ubuntu for latest hardware platforms • Display technical leadership internally and within our external communities • Contribute to code reviews and technical documentation • Be an active part of the leadership team, collaborating with other leaders

🎯 Requirements

• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path • Fluency in C, C++, and Python • Experience with Linux and operational systems software (e.g. kernel or user space) • Experience with Debian/Ubuntu or other distro packaging • Experience leading software engineering teams • Professional written and spoken English • 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 up to two weeks long

🏖️ Benefits

• 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