About the job
Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, is growing its Linux kernel engineering team significantly. We are creating new teams in EMEA, Americas and APAC time zones that work holistically on the Ubuntu kernel. These teams handle upstream development and the expression of new kernel capabilities in Ubuntu, they work with silicon and cloud partners to optimise the Ubuntu kernel for CPUs and hypervisors, they handle CVEs, livepatch and security updates to LTS and current release kernels, and they work with partners to ensure that Ubuntu works first time on every possible piece of hardware.
This role would suit either an experienced manager of high performing software development teams, or a very proficient technical lead who is excited to take on a management responsibility. You will need to be passionate about Linux and aspire to be an integral part in it’s distribution to millions of users worldwide.
As an engineering manager at Canonical, your primary responsibility is to your team: helping them grow as engineers, do important and satisfying work, and have a great time while doing it. Technical leadership experience and a background in software engineering are necessary prerequisites for this role. You will be expected to lead, challenge, and develop strong engineers, positively influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on strategy and execution.
What You’ll Do
Lead a distributed team of engineers in your time zone
Develop your team through coaching, mentoring, leading by example, and feedback
Support timely delivery of core and specialised Ubuntu kernels
Oversee commercial engagements that require custom kernel engineering
Ensure an ongoing commitment to strict quality and reliability standards
Engage with other teams at Canonical, the open source community and commercial partners
Work from home with global travel up to twice a year for up to two weeks
Who You Are
Significant programming experience in C, with Python, Golang, or other like languages also highly regarded
Substantial experience with Linux kernel internals and concepts
Solid understanding Linux kernel development principles
Demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of software engineers
Contributed to an open source project in the past
Understanding of agile software development methodologies
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral
Earned a bachelor’s (or equivalent university level) degree, preferably in a technology field
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