Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Desktop Apps

On-site

Responsibilities

Guide architecture and technical direction for Ubuntu desktop applications
Ensure strong integration with the Ubuntu platform, Snap ecosystem, and system services
Promote high standards for performance, reliability, and security Team Leadership
Lead and support a team of talented engineers
Mentor and grow engineers across frontend and systems domains
Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Plan and deliver features across multiple release cycles
Improve CI/CD pipelines, test coverage, and release quality
Collaborate across Canonical engineering teams
Build strong relationships with the team and stakeholders
Identify key improvement opportunities in engineering processes or product quality First 6 - 12 Months
Deliver meaningful improvements to the Ubuntu desktop application experience
Strengthen development workflows, testing practices, and delivery reliability

Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT.
Our Ubuntu Desktop engineering teams build the modern Linux desktop
experience used daily by millions of developers, enterprises, and open source communities worldwide.
Our applications are primarily built using Flutter and Dart , with system components and services implemented in Go and Rust .
You will guide the team in delivering modern desktop applications that integrate seamlessly with the Ubuntu platform while ensuring high standards of quality, performance, and security.
Engage with the Ubuntu open source community What We Are Looking For Required
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
Strong background in software engineering and system design •
Experience leading engineering projects or teams
Expertise in Flutter and Dart , with experience in Go or Rust as a plus •