Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Core

Canonical

WorldwideFully remoteFull TimeLeadInformation Technology
USD 2,000–2,000 a yearPosted 3mo ago

Why we think you can apply

Hiring model
Open worldwide · the employer states no country restriction
Work from
Anywhere, the UAE included

Posted 3 months ago · apply link checked 2 hours ago

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead a distributed engineering team through hiring, coaching, mentoring, and career development
  • Contribute directly to team goals with sound engineering principles
  • Set and manage expectations with engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders
  • Advocate for modern, agile software development practices and great engineering culture
  • Influence technical strategy and execution for Ubuntu Core across ARM, RISC-V, and x86 architectures
  • Define reliable and secure device recovery mechanisms for IoT, automotive, and aviation fleets

Requirements

  • Demonstrated competency in embedded software development
  • Strong skills in Golang, C++, and Shell
  • Solid understanding of Linux and a modern GNU/Linux distribution (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
  • Track record of developing and growing people
  • Proven ability to plan and deliver high-quality software on time
  • Solid experience working in an agile development environment
  • Exceptional academic track record from high school and university
  • Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or compelling alternative path
  • Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with an immutable Linux distribution, preferably Ubuntu Core
  • Experience with multiple CPU architectures such as ARM and RISC-V
  • Experience with Linux native containerization and security

Benefits

  • Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
  • Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
  • Annual compensation review and performance-driven bonus or commission
  • Recognition rewards, annual holiday leave, and maternity and paternity leave
  • Team Member Assistance Program and Wellness Platform
  • Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
  • Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About the Company

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, publishing Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a globally distributed team of 1,200+ colleagues in 75+ countries.

What we look for

  • Strong skills in Golang, C++, and Shell
  • Solid understanding of Linux and modern GNU/Linux distributions
  • Track record of developing and growing people
  • Proven ability to plan and deliver high-quality software on time
  • Solid experience working in an agile development environment
  • Exceptional academic track record from high school and university
  • Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or compelling alternative path
  • Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
C++LinuxIoTGoUbuntu Core
NeverApplySponsor

Wake up to a shortlist, not a search results page.

NeverApply scores every new listing against your CV, salary floor and visa. A handful of real matches by morning.

Get your daily matches
Similar jobsbased on title, category and scope
Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Corefree account, 30 seconds

Every new role, on Telegram.

Members see each new UAE role first. A day later it lands in the channel, where 6,800 people follow.

FreeNo spamUpdated hourly
Or show me jobs that hire in the UAE

Remote Jobs in Dubai UAE

6,800+ followers

Get alerts on Telegram