Specialty
The role
Canonical is hiring a Kernel Engineering Manager to lead engineers who build and maintain the Ubuntu Linux kernel. It is aimed at senior engineers or tech leads moving into management; prior management experience is not required. Remote worldwide.
What you will do
- Lead and mentor a distributed team of kernel engineers
- Manage delivery, testing and maintenance of Ubuntu kernels across cloud, server, desktop and IoT
- Own release cycles and update cadence for the team's kernels
- Work with silicon vendors, cloud partners and internal teams on new hardware and features
- Set team strategy in line with company goals and roadmaps
What they ask for
- Experience as a senior engineer, tech lead or similar, with a wish to move into management
- Technical background in systems software, C or operating systems concepts
- Experience with software packaging formats; Ubuntu, Debian or Snap is valued
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and guide complex projects
- Leadership potential and commitment to mentorship
- Nice to have: Linux kernel community and CI experience
What they offer
- Fully distributed work, with in-person team sprints or company events
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual compensation review and a performance-driven annual bonus
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave plus maternity and paternity leave
- Employee assistance programme
This is our own short reading of the posting. The full description, and anything that has changed since, is on Canonical's careers page behind the apply button.
