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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/
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