Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon Aveiro

Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon
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Aveiro, Aveiro District, Portugal

Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and Io
T. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. We are a pioneer of global distributed collaboration with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, and few
- based roles. Teams meet 2-4 times a year in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

The company is
- led, profitable, and growing.

We seek engineering managers passionate about operational systems, open source technologies, and
- edge hardware to lead teams enabling and optimizing Ubuntu for the latest x86, ARM, RISC-V, s390x, and POWER systems.

We collaborate with leading silicon vendors to optimize Ubuntu on their platforms, integrating features and performance enhancements while maintaining a consistent user experience.

Engineering Managers should be excellent developers, comfortable reviewing patches and design specs. You will drive engineering practices, documentation, quality, and performance, leading your team to deliver
- quality design and code.

You will manage line development, guide careers, and represent your team and product technically, fostering collaboration with teams and customers. You will influence culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work on strategy and execution.

Location: This is a globally remote role with open positions across time zones.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing engineering teams from graduate to senior levels
• Overseeing commercial engagements and supporting project milestones
• Serving as technical lead on complex system architecture projects
• Implementing disciplined engineering processes
• Maintaining
  - oriented software stacks
• Optimizing Ubuntu for new hardware platforms
• Providing technical leadership internally and externally
• Participating in code reviews and documentation
• Contributing to leadership and collaboration efforts

Candidate requirements:

• Strong academic background from high school and university
• Degree in Computer Science or STEM, or equivalent experience
• Fluency in C, C++, and Python
• Experience with Linux and system software (kernel or user space)
• Experience with Debian/Ubuntu or other distro packaging
• Leadership experience in software engineering teams
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently
• Self-motivated and thoughtful
• Result-driven with a commitment to meet goals
• Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks

Nice-to-have skills:

• Open source community experience and licensing knowledge
• Knowledge of x86, ARM, RISC-V, s390x architectures
• Understanding of build systems and
  - compilation
• Customer engagement experience
• Experience with board
  - up, validation, virtualization, networking, graphics, containers/K8s, confidential computing, RDMA, HPC, performance benchmarking

What we offer:

• Distributed work environment with biannual
  - person sprints
• Annual learning and development budget of USD 2, 000
• Regular compensation reviews
• Recognition rewards and holiday leave
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Travel opportunities and upgrades

About Canonical:

Canonical pioneers open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, Io
T, and cloud. We hire globally, uphold high standards, and have been
- first since 2004. Working here challenges you to think differently and grow professionally.

Our commitment to diversity:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination, valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds.