Senior Engineering Manager – Ubuntu (Remote) at Canonical Nigeria

Job Title: Senior Engineering Manager – Ubuntu

Job Summary

• We are hiring a Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team that delivers the essential components of Ubuntu – our system startup, compilers, language runtimes and toolchains, as well as networking and storage config and management.
• This is a fast-paced, problem-solving, highly technical role operating at the core of Linux server systems. 
• As an Engineering Manager on the Foundations team, you will be at the heart of driving Ubuntu.
• Working at the  unique intersection of the open source ecosystem, and enterprise technologists. 
• In this pivotal position, you’ll lead and inspire your team of engineers, to take Ubuntu to new heights.
• We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of Linux and Ubuntu with a passion for exceptional leadership.
• You will be expected to lead, challenge, and develop strong engineers, positively influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery and drive your team on strategy and execution. 

The role entails

• Lead and grow a team of distributed engineers
• Demonstrate sound engineering principles through active and hands on leadership
• Be responsible for planning, estimation and execution
• Work with product management to define the vision and strategy for Ubuntu
• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership teams
• Drive the advancement and adoption of the latest software development practices
• Design, embrace and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices
• Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with company values
• Engage with other teams at Canonical to ensure alignment on product architecture and roadmaps
• Work from home while meeting in person for company sprints. Sprints are typically twice a year for 1-2 weeks.  

What we are looking for in you

• You have worked extensively with Linux distributions, and are experienced with packaging technologies (e.g. deb, rpm, other) 
• You have demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of software engineers
• High quality software engineering knowledge in one or more of: Linux system architecture, boot process, Java/GCC/Python/Rust/Go toolchains, ARM and/or RISC-V
• Engagement with open source communities and processes.

What we offer colleagues

• 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 or commission. 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
• 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.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is NOT SPECIFIED. Therefore, Qualified and interested candidates can: “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE”. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Website:
Official Job Website: https://canonical.com/