Engineering Manager

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the 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. Clients include world‑leading public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders in many sectors. With 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, Canonical pioneers global distributed collaboration and rarely has office‑based roles. We are hiring a Technical Engineering Manager to redefine the embedded Linux experience with the smallest, most secure, and reliable operating system in the IoT market. This role is for a technical leader passionate about open source software, Linux, containers, security, and the developer experience. Key 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 team goals. Coaching and mentoring team members with hands‑on career development. Effectively set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders. Advocate and advance modern agile software development practices and help develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices. Contribute to a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company values. Actively participate in the leadership team and collaborate with other leaders in the organization. Requirements 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. Passion for developing and growing people with a track record of doing so. Demonstrated ability in planning and executing 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. Professional 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, RISC‑V. Experience with Linux native containerization and security. 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. 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 – one of the most important open‑source projects and 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. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Equal Opportunity Employer Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Engineering and Information Technology Software Development Lille, Hauts‑de‑France, France Get notified about new Engineering Manager jobs in Lille, Hauts‑de‑France, France. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canonical by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr