Overview Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office‐based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.The company is founder‐led, profitable, and growing.Position We are hiring a Technical Engineering Manager to redefine the embedded Linux experience with the smallest, most secure, and most reliable operating system in the IoT market.As an engineering manager, you will lead a team of strong software developers to design and implement Ubuntu Core system software on various CPU architectures, such as ARM, RISC‐V, and X86. You will meet stakeholders, prioritize requests, plan the roadmap and ensure the team can deliver their goals. You will have the opportunity to influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on strategy and execution.Responsibilities Building and leading a distributed team of engineers through hiring, coaching, mentoring, feedback and career developmentDemonstrating sound engineering principles by directly contributing toward your team's goalsCoaching and mentoring team members with hands‐on career developmentEffectively setting and managing expectations with other engineering teams, senior management,



and external stakeholdersAdvocating and advancing modern, agile software development practices and helping develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practicesContributing to a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company valuesActively participating in the leadership team and collaborating with other leaders in the organisationWhat we are looking for in you Demonstrated competencies in embedded software developmentStrong skills in Golang, C++ and ShellA solid understanding of Linux and a modern GNU/Linux distribution, Debian or Ubuntu preferredLove for developing and growing people and have a track record of doing itDemonstrated ability of planning and executing to deliver high quality software in a timely mannerSolid experience working in an agile development environmentExceptional academic track record from both high school and universityUndergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen pathProfessional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skillsNice‐to‐have skills Familiarity with an immutable Linux distribution, preferably Ubuntu CoreExperience with multiple CPU architectures such as ARM,



RISC‐VExperience with Linux native containerization and securityWhat we offer colleagues Distributed work environment with twice‐yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveTeam Member Assistance Program & Wellness PlatformOpportunity to travel to recent locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long‐haul company eventsAbout Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‐source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, weneed to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.Equal Opportunity Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.Seniority level Mid‐Senior levelEmployment type Full‐timeJob function Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries Software DevelopmentLocation & Compensation Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Salary: CA$140,000.00 – CA$180,000.00.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Core - C$140,000 - C$180,000 A Year (Calgary)
🏢 Canonical
📍 Calgary