Software Platform Engineering Manager – Ubuntu for Next‑Gen Silicon
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 breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT.
We partner with the world’s leading silicon vendors to optimise Ubuntu on their latest platforms, integrating next‑generation features and performance enhancements while ensuring a common operating experience for their users.
We’re hiring engineering managers who are passionate about operational systems, open source technologies and cutting‑edge hardware to lead engineering teams that enable and optimise Ubuntu for the latest x86, ARM, RISC‑V, s390x and POWER systems.
Location: Globally remote; we have open positions in every time zone.
What your day will look like
Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior
Oversee commercial engagements and support timely delivery on agreed project milestones
Participate as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures
Implement disciplined engineering processes
Integrate and maintain platform‑oriented software stacks
Optimize Ubuntu for latest hardware platforms
Display technical leadership internally and within our external communities
Contribute to code reviews and technical documentation
Be an active part of the leadership team, collaborating with other leaders
What we are looking for in you
Exceptional academic track record from high school and university
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path
Fluency in C, C++, and Python
Experience with Linux and operational‑systems software (e.g., kernel or user space)
Experience with Debian/Ubuntu or other distro packaging
Experience leading software engineering teams
Professional written and spoken English
Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback, and share ideas without hesitation
Thoughtfulness, and self‑motivation
Result‑oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long
Nice‑to‑have skills
Experience working with open‑source communities and licenses
Computer architecture knowledge of x86, ARM, RISC‑V or s390x
Understanding of build systems and toolchains, including cross‑compilation
Experience working with customers
Experience with board bring‑up and validation
Experience with Linux virtualization, networking or graphics stacks
Experience with Docker/OCI containers/K8s
Experience with confidential computing, RDMA, Infiniband and high‑performance computing
Performance engineering, benchmarking and profiling
What we offer you
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
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long‑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 open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company.
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.
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