Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon

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CanonicalCanonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. We are hiring engineering managers who are passionate about operational systems, open source technologies and cutting-edge hardware to lead engineering teams to enable and optimize Ubuntu for the latest x86, ARM, RISC-V, s390x and POWER systems.We integrate next-generation features and performance enhancements in Ubuntu while also ensuring a common operating experience for their users.They should be completely at home reviewing a patch or a software design spec. You will be expected to drive healthy engineering practices, documentation, quality and performance optimisations as well as lead your team to deliver high-quality design and code.An Engineering Manager is responsible for line management and career guidance. The ability to develop engineering talent, to represent your team and product from a technical perspective, and to drive collaboration with other teams and customers are all critical to success in this role.Location: This is a globally remote role. Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to seniorOversee commercial engagements and support timely delivery on agreed project milestonesParticipate as technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architecturesIntegrate and maintain platform-oriented software stacksDisplay technical leadership internally and within our external communitiesExceptional academic track record from both high school and universityUndergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative pathFluency in C, C++, and PythonExperience with Linux and operational systems software (e.g. kernel or user space)Experience with Debian/Ubuntu or other distro packagingExperience leading software engineering teamsProfessional written and spoken EnglishAbility to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks longExperience working with open source communities and licensesComputer architecture knowledge of x86, ARM, RISC-V or s390xExperience with Linux virtualization, networking or graphics stacksing technologies: confidential computing, RDMA, Infiniband and high performance computing.Performance engineering, benchmarking and profilingWe 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 outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.Annual compensation reviewAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company eventsAs 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. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Employment type

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