Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. With 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, we have a founder‑led, profitable, and growing organization that values distributed collaboration.

We are hiring engineering managers passionate about operational systems, open source technologies, and cutting‑edge hardware to lead engineering teams enabling and optimizing Ubuntu for the latest x86, ARM, RISC‑V, s390x, and POWER systems. We partner with the world's leading silicon vendors to optimize Ubuntu on their latest platforms, integrating next‑generation features and performance enhancements while ensuring a common operating experience for their users.

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 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 high school and university

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an 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 and technologies such as confidential computing, RDMA, Infiniband, and high‑performance computing

Performance engineering, benchmarking, and profiling

What we offer you We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. Compensation is reviewed annually (more frequently for graduates and associates) to recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance‑driven annual bonus and a range of benefits that reflect our values and ensuring fairness globally.

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 publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world daily. We recruit on a global basis, set high standards for people joining the company, and expect excellence. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004, challenging employees to think differently, work smarter, and raise their 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.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Software Development

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