Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon

Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu for Next- Silicon Join Canonical to lead engineering teams focused on operational systems, open source technologies, and cutting‑edge hardware. As a manager, you will drive high‑quality design and code, establish disciplined engineering practices, and collaborate closely with silicon partners to optimize Ubuntu across x86, ARM, RISC‑V, s390x, and POWER platforms.

Location: This is a globally remote role. 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 both high school and university

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your 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 for 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. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an 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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