Canonical: Engineering Manager - Linux Hardware Enablement — Home Based - Americas; Home Based - APAC; Home based - EMEA

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 Manager - Linux Hardware Enablement in Home Based - Americas; Home Based - APAC; Home based - EMEA, under reference 3666345. 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: 29 March 2022

Responsibilities and work described

• Leadership: a team of distributed engineers to design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms and software stacks
• Engage with commercial partners to deliver a delightful, optimised, first class Ubuntu experience on their platforms
• Development: your team through coaching, mentoring, leading by example, and feedback
• Oversee commercial engagements and support timely delivery on agreed project milestones
• Quality / delivery: an ongoing commitment to strict quality and reliability standards
• Engage with other teams at Canonical to ensure alignment on product architecture and roadmaps
• Work: from home with global travel up to twice a year for up to two weeks

Essential requirements and candidate background

• You have worked with Linux distributions, debian packaging and high performance, server-class hardware
• You have experience working directly with customers, resolving their technical issues, interpreting their business challenges and effectively communicating how your solution will meet their needs
• You have demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of software engineers
• You have understanding of agile software development methodologies
• You collaborate effectively across multiple internal teams, building trust and delivering results
• You have effective communications skills in English, both written and oral
• You have a bachelor’s (or equivalent university level) degree, preferably in a technology field

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Annual Leave
• Advertised location: Home Based - Americas; Home Based - APAC; Home based - EMEA

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to Canonical

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Open the official Canonical posting below and match the title and reference 3666345.

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Practical preparation: Linux

Linux experience can mean application use, administration, troubleshooting or systems development. Identify the environment and describe a problem you diagnosed, the evidence you gathered and the change you made.

Relevant skills

• Linux
• communication