Canonical: Engineering Director, Devices Software Engineering — Office Based - Taipei, Taiwan

About Canonical

Canonical develops open-source software and operating systems for enterprise and technology users. Its Ubuntu platform is used in cloud computing, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering and connected-device environments. The employer describes a distributed working model with periodic in-person team meetings. Its vacancies therefore span both software delivery and the business functions that support it. Applicants should check the location, time-zone and travel conditions attached to the individual role rather than assume every position is available from any country.

The position and its setting

Canonical lists Engineering Director, Devices Software Engineering in Office Based - Taipei, Taiwan, under reference 7074861. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Devices Engineering
• Employer listing date: 16 July 2025

Responsibilities and work described

• Manage, mentor and grow the software engineering teams addressing hardware enablement quality assurance and testing
• Leadership: the OEM QA Engineering team activity, which covers
• Planning, creation and management of the overall quality planning strategy and documents
• Improvement: our automated test capability with design and code contributions
• Execution of automated and manual testing of Ubuntu Desktop and Core
• Test result triage and precise bug creation
• Suggesting solutions to identified problems
• Overseeing continuous improvement projects
• Establishment: proactive measures to improve the quality and reliability of Ubuntu
• Preparation: time estimates and schedule for testing activities
• Work: with development teams across multiple projects to build efficient, effective automated testing
• Development: your engineering managers and maintain Canonical culture
• Hire staff level engineers for specific roles like performance and quality
• Identify and measure indicators of team health and productivity
• Implementation: rigorous engineering processes and defend them
• Set and measure progress against benchmark goals for speed and efficiency

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Academic track record from both high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
• Linux based software engineering track record, preferably with low-level embedded experience
• Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation
• Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve results
• Leadership and a track record of developing and growing people
• Organised and able to ensure your team delivers timely, high quality results
• Management experience and the confidence to set high expectations
• Passion for technology evidenced by personal projects and initiatives
• The work ethic and confidence to shine alongside motivated colleagues
• Professional written and spoken English with presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Appreciative of diversity, polite and effective in a multi-cultural, multi-national organisation
• Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and community
• Thoughtfulness and self-motivation
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Experience: Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
• Computer architecture knowledge of x86, ARM, and RISC-V
• Desktop and IoT hardware peripherals knowledge (cameras, wireless connectivity, etc.)
• Open source community engagement and leadership
• Ops and system administration experience
• Performance engineering and security experience

Location, schedule and contract conditions

For this overseas or regional listing, confirm work authorisation and any location restrictions with the employer. The location does not establish visa sponsorship or permission to work remotely from India.

• The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 80+ countries and very few roles based in offices
• Advertised location: Office Based - Taipei, Taiwan

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• 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 recognise 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
• Employee Assistance Programme

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Engineering Director, Devices Software Engineering vacancy is not an offer for reference 7074861; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

A closing date is not confirmed in this article. Check the current employer page before submitting: an undated posting can change or be withdrawn.

How to apply to Canonical

Applications follow the official employer page linked below.

Open the official Canonical posting below and match the title and reference 7074861.

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Practical preparation: Linux

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Relevant skills

• Linux
• AI
• embedded systems
• quality assurance
• process improvement
• stakeholder management
• partnership development