Search by job, company or skills

C

Linux Enablement - Software Engineering Manager

5-10 Years
new job description bg glownew job description bg glownew job description bg svg
  • Posted 4 hours ago
  • Be among the first 20 applicants
Early Applicant
Quick Apply

Job Description

Overview:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Engineering Manager to lead a global team responsible for delivering high-quality Linux solutions, particularly focused on Ubuntu and related technologies. This role combines people leadership, project management, and hands-on technical collaboration to support the successful delivery of Linux-based solutions in partnership with OEMs, ODMs, IHVs, and internal engineering stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • People Leadership:
  • Recruit, mentor, and empower team members to grow professionally and achieve outstanding results.
  • Set clear goals, monitor performance, and manage career development plans.
  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team environment.
  • Project Oversight & Execution:
  • Oversee project lifecycles from initiation to post-mortem.
  • Handle escalations, track milestones, and manage risks proactively.
  • Collaborate closely with project managers, hardware enablement teams, QA, and certification leads.
  • Technical Collaboration:
  • Act as a point of contact for technical discussions with OEMs, ODMs, SiPs, and IHVs.
  • Align priorities with internal product teams (e.g., Desktop, Kernel, Security).
  • Provide technical guidance and leadership on best practices, methodologies, and tools.
  • Customer & Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Prioritize and respond to global customer needs and escalations.
  • Coordinate across time zones and functions to ensure successful outcomes.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field.
  • Strong background in Linux systems, particularly Ubuntu or Debian.
  • Proven experience in engineering management roles, including team leadership and performance management.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, with fluency in English and Chinese (both written and verbal).
  • Comfortable working in a globally distributed, remote team.
  • Committed to delivering high-quality, maintainable solutions on schedule.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

  • Previous experience as a tech lead or technical decision-maker.
  • Hands-on development or operations experience with:
  • Ubuntu/Linux (kernel & userspace), deb/snap packaging
  • QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD, Containers
  • Programming in Python, Go, C, or Bash
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB
  • Cloud and infrastructure tools: Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph
  • AI/ML infrastructure and tools
  • Familiarity with CI/CD processes and tools.
  • Contributions to or participation in open-source development projects.

More Info

Job Type:
Industry:
Function:
Employment Type:
Open to candidates from:
Indian

About Company

Canonical Ltd. is a UK-based software company best known as the creator and primary maintainer of Ubuntu, one of the most popular Linux distributions worldwide. Founded in 2004 by Mark Shuttleworth, Canonical focuses on open-source software, providing solutions for cloud computing, servers, containers, and IoT devices. The company offers commercial support, security updates, and enterprise services for Ubuntu, helping businesses deploy and manage open-source infrastructure at scale. Canonical plays a key role in the global Linux and cloud ecosystems.

Job ID: 107896181

Similar Jobs