Ubuntu Enablement - Software Engineering Manager

Ubuntu Enablement - Software Engineering Manager Join to apply for the Ubuntu Enablement - Software Engineering Manager role at Canonical Ubuntu Enablement - Software Engineering Manager 1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Ubuntu Enablement - Software Engineering Manager role at Canonical Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Canonical's Device Delivery Team works with tier-1 OEM and ODM customers to pre-load Ubuntu Desktop and Ubuntu Core, bringing Ubuntu directly to millions of users. As a Software Engineering Manager you will lead and manage the software engineering team to deliver OEM enablement projects. This fast-paced environment requires excellent time management, deep knowledge of the Linux system , low-level debugging, critical thinking, problem-solving skills and management ability. Key responsibilities Recruit, motivate, mentor, and enable your team to succeed in delivering quality products Set goals with the team; prioritize tasks, identify and measure team health indicators Maximise the results of team members and support their career growth Coordinate with project managers, HWE, QA and certification management Monitor projects from kickoff to post-mortem and handle escalations Communicate, understand, and resolve the technical challenge with OEMs, ODMs, SiPs, IHVs Prioritize customer requests globally Collaborate with product engineering teams (including Desktop, Foundations, Kernel, and Security) Provide leadership for methodologies, strategies, standards, tools, and best practices Must be able to travel to the EU, USA, China, and Taiwan; (after covid-19 restrictions lift) Required Skills And Experience A Bachelor (or higher) degree in STEM, preferably computer science or software engineering Proven track record in technical roles with Linux, preferably Ubuntu or Debian Commitment to development and testing methodologies, and maintainable code quality Experience with management responsibilities Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Ability to be productive in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation Commitment and energy to deliver on schedule Strong English and Chinese language communication skills, both written and verbal Desirable Skills And Experience Making technical decisions for a team as a tech lead Software architecture and design experience Software development or operations experience with: Ubuntu - kernel and userspace, deb/snap packaging, QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD, Containers, Python, Go, C, bash, Postgresql, Mongo, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, AI/ML Participation in open-source development projects Experience with CI/CD Canonical is an equal opportunity employer Canonical believes a diverse workforce enhances our ability to deliver world class software and services which meet the world's computing needs. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. stack Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canonical by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Software Engineering Manager” roles. Technical Manager - Automotive and Industrial Software Engineering Manager - Cross-platform C++ - Multipass Software Engineering Manager - Cross-platform C++ - Multipass Software Engineering Manager - Cross-platform C++ - Multipass Software Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Gaming Software Engineering Manager - Desktop and Embedded Linux Optimisation Engineering Manager - Build and Release Infrastructure Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon Engineering Manager - Public Cloud, Python, Golang Linux Enablement - Software Engineering Manager Engineering Manager for IAM (Identity and Access Management) Linux Engineering Manager - Optimisation for Latest Hardware Revenue Accounting Manager - Software Industry, IFRS 15, NetSuite Embedded Linux Senior Software Engineer - Optimisation Senior Software Engineer - packaging - optimize Ubuntu Server Senior Software Engineer - packaging - optimize Ubuntu Server Senior Software Engineer - packaging - optimize Ubuntu Server We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Torino, Piemonte, IT

Posted Date: 8/19/2025