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Engineering Manager - Linux Hardware Enablement

Canonical
Backend Developer • Lead • On-site • Full-time • 📍 Home Based - Americas +2
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Canonical is hiring a Partner Engineering Manager to lead a team that partners with the Linux engineers of a major silicon company, working across the full Linux stack from kernel to GUI to optimise Ubuntu for the latest silicon. The role focuses on managing relationships with key technology partners and ensuring timely delivery on agreed project milestones across PC and IoT technologies. It is work-from-home with global travel up to twice a year for up to two weeks.

Stack

Linux

Responsibilities

  • ▹Lead a team of distributed engineers to design and implement Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT and server-class hardware
  • ▹Engage with commercial partners to deliver an optimised first-class Ubuntu experience
  • ▹Develop the team through coaching, mentoring, leading by example and feedback
  • ▹Oversee commercial engagements and support timely delivery on agreed milestones
  • ▹Ensure ongoing commitment to strict quality and reliability standards
  • ▹Engage with other Canonical teams to align on product architecture and roadmaps

Requirements

  • ▹Experience with Linux distributions, debian packaging and high-performance server-class hardware
  • ▹Experience working directly with customers, resolving technical issues and communicating solutions
  • ▹Demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of software engineers
  • ▹Understanding of agile software development methodologies
  • ▹Effective written and oral communication skills in English
  • ▹Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree, preferably in a technology field

Nice to have

  • ▹Experience with IoT hardware platforms
  • ▹Experience interpreting business challenges into technical solutions

Soft skills

Resourceful and articulateEffective cross-team collaboration, building trust and delivering resultsStrong customer-facing communication

What we offer

  • ▹Learning and development opportunities
  • ▹Annual compensation review and recognition rewards
  • ▹Annual leave and Priority Pass for travel
  • ▹Remote work with global travel up to twice a year
Languages: angol
Education: Egyetemi (BSc vagy azzal egyenértékű) diploma, lehetőleg technológiai területen