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Linux Engineering Manager - Optimisation for Latest Hardware

📍 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Linux Engineering Manager - Optimisation for Latest HardwareJoin to apply for the Linux Engineering Manager - Optimisation for Latest Hardware role at CanonicalContinue with Google Continue with GoogleLinux Engineering Manager - Optimisation for Latest Hardware4 months ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Linux Engineering Manager - Optimisation for Latest Hardware role at CanonicalLead an engineering team that partners with the Linux engineers of a major silicon company, and works across the full Linux stack from kernel to GUI, to optimise Ubuntu, the world's most widely used Linux desktop and server, for the latest silicon.The role is a fast-paced, problem-solving role that's challenging yet very exciting. The right candidate must be resourceful, articulate, and able to deliver on a wide variety of solutions across PC and IoT technologies. Our teams partner with specialist engineers from major silicon companies to integrate next-generation features and performance enhancements for upcoming hardware.As a Partner Engineering Manager at Canonical your role is to manage relationships with our key technology partners by ensuring timely delivery on agreed project milestones. Technical leadership experience and a background in software engineering are necessary prerequisites for this role. You will be expected to lead, challenge, and develop strong engineers, positively influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on strategy and execution.What you'll doLead a team of distributed engineers to design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms and software stacksEngage with commercial partners to deliver a delightful, optimised, first class Ubuntu experience on their platformsDevelop your team through coaching, mentoring, leading by example, and feedbackOversee commercial engagements and support timely delivery on agreed project milestonesEnsure an ongoing commitment to strict quality and reliability standardsEngage with other teams at Canonical to ensure alignment on product architecture and roadmapsWork from home with global travel up to twice a year for up to two weeksWho you areYou have worked with Linux distributions, debian packaging and high performance, server-class hardwareYou have experience working directly with customers, resolving their technical issues, interpreting their business challenges and effectively communicating how your solution will meet their needsYou have demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of software engineersYou have understanding of agile software development methodologiesYou collaborate effectively across multiple internal teams, building trust and delivering resultsYou have effective communications skills in English, both written and oralYou have a bachelor's (or equivalent university level) degree, preferably in a technology fieldWhat Canonical offersLearning and Development opportunitiesAnnual Compensation ReviewRecognition RewardsAnnual LeavePriority Pass for travelWe are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. 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Posted Date: December 17, 2025
Job Type: Construction
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Company: Canonical

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