Software Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Linux Kernel Porto

Software Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Linux Kernel
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Overview

Software Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Linux Kernel at Canonical. Join to lead technical teams in the delivery and ongoing support and maintenance of all Linux kernels provided by the Ubuntu Linux distribution. The role involves broad technical domains and challenges across enabling support for
- edge hardware, expanding execution environments, and applying fixes and updates to all of the>100 Ubuntu Linux kernels under active support during Stable Release Update cycles. Location: Working from home, worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Leading a distributed team of software engineers in the delivery of all Linux kernels for the Ubuntu Linux distribution
• Taking ownership of particular aspects of Ubuntu Linux, which can include but are not limited to:
• Working with silicon or cloud partners to implement Linux kernels optimized for their execution environments
• Ensuring Ubuntu Linux is able to run on a wide range of diverse hardware platforms
• Definition and execution of stringent quality control standards expected by the Ubuntu user community
• Mitigation of the latest security threats and exploits to the Linux kernel
• Strong process automation as it pertains to the build, test, and delivery of the Linux kernel
• Engagement with other teams at Canonical, the open source community and commercial partners

What we are looking for in you

• Significant programming experience in C, with Python, Go or other similar languages
• Substantial experience with operating system kernel internals and concepts; Linux experience is highly regarded but not essential
• Demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of software engineers
• Ability to coordinate between multiple distinct teams of differing technical focus to achieve common goals
• Familiarity with version control practices, ideally with git
• Prior experience developing with software packaging formats, with direct Ubuntu/Debian/Snap experience being highly regarded
• Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long

Nice-to-have skills

• Demonstrated experience with kernel patching and debugging
• Strong grasp of device drivers, BSPs, and other
  - level system engineering
• Solid background in driving CI/CD and process automation initiatives
• Prior public involvement with an open source project

What we offer colleagues

• Distributed work environment with
  - 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
  - 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
- source projects and the platform for AI, Io
T, 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. We expect excellence; to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development