Linux Engineering Manager - Optimisation for Latest Hardware

Home Based Americas, United StatesOn-site

Responsibilities

Lead 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.
Lead a team of distributed engineers to design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms and software stacks
Develop your team through coaching, mentoring, leading by example, and feedback
Oversee commercial engagements and support timely delivery on agreed project milestones
Ensure an ongoing commitment to strict quality and reliability standards

The right candidate must be resourceful, articulate, and able to deliver on a wide variety of solutions across PC and IoT technologies.
experience and a background in software engineering are necessary prerequisites for this role.
Engage with commercial partners to deliver a delightful, optimised, first class Ubuntu experience on their platforms
You have worked with Linux distributions, debian packaging and high performance, server-class hardware You have
experience working directly with customers, resolving their technical issues, interpreting their business challenges and effectively communicating how your solution will meet their needs
experience managing or leading a team of software engineers
You have understanding of agile software development methodologies
You have effective communications skills in English, both written and oral
You have a bachelor’s (or equivalent university level) degree, preferably in a technology field What Canonical offers

The role is a fast-paced, problem-solving role that’s challenging yet very exciting.
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
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 do
Engage with other teams at Canonical to ensure alignment on product architecture and roadmaps
Work from home with global travel up to twice a year for up to two weeks Who you are
You collaborate effectively across multiple internal teams, building trust and delivering results
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