Full-Time Software Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Linux Kernel

Location: Working from home, worldwide. We have kernel teams and openings in every time zone and with the notable exception of Taipei, Taiwan, have no offices and therefore no pressure to work from an office.

What your day will look like

• Lead a distributed team of engineers in your time zone
• Develop your team through coaching, mentoring, leading by example, and feedback
• Support timely delivery of core and specialised Ubuntu kernels
• Oversee commercial engagements that require custom kernel engineering
• Ensure an ongoing commitment to strict quality and reliability standards
• Engage with other teams at Canonical, the open source community and commercial partners
• Work from home with travel globally 2-3 times a year for up to two weeks, for internal and external engineering events

What we are looking for in you

• Significant programming experience in C, with Python, Golang, or other like languages also highly regarded
• Substantial experience with Linux kernel internals and concepts
• Solid understanding Linux kernel development principles
• Demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of software engineers
• Contributed to an open source project in the past
• Understanding of agile software development methodologies
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral