Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Core Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is founder‑led, profitable, and growing, with 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office‑based roles. We are hiring a technical engineering manager to redefine the embedded Linux experience with the smallest, most secure, and most reliable operating system in the IoT market. This role requires a high degree of technical skill and the ability to inspire and drive people. Our mission is to allow everyone to build robust solutions in various fields—including IoT, automotive, and aviation—using the next generation secure embedded Linux operating system. We define a reliable and secure set of device recovery mechanisms that enable device manufacturers to simplify and standardise field operations for fleets of heterogeneous appliances. Responsibilities Build and lead a distributed team of engineers through hiring, coaching, mentoring, feedback and career development. Demonstrate sound engineering principles by directly contributing toward your team's goals. Coach and mentor team members with hands‑on career development. Effectively set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders. Advocate modern, agile software development practices and help develop and evangelise great engineering and organisational practices. Contribute to a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with company values. Actively participate in the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organisation. Qualifications Demonstrated competencies in embedded software development. Strong skills in Golang, C++ and Shell. Solid understanding of Linux and a modern GNU/Linux distribution (Debian or Ubuntu preferred). Love for developing and growing people with a track record of doing so. Demonstrated ability to plan and execute to deliver high‑quality software in a timely manner. Solid experience working in an agile development environment. Exceptional academic track record from high school and university. Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path. Proficient written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills. Nice‑to‑have Skills Familiarity with an immutable Linux distribution, preferably Ubuntu Core. Experience with multiple CPU architectures such as ARM and RISC‑V. Experience with Linux native containerisation and security. Benefits & Compensation 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. Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform. Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues. Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events. About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu—the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud—we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company, expecting excellence to succeed. Equal Opportunity Statement Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. Job Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior levelEmployment type: Full‑timeJob function: Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries: Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr