Software Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Linux Kernel

Software Engineering Manager – Ubuntu Linux Kernel

Join Canonical as a Software Engineering Manager – Ubuntu Linux Kernel . Canonical is the leading publisher of Ubuntu, a widely adopted open‑source operating system used across the public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT sectors. With a globally distributed workforce of 1,200+ colleagues, Canonical operates in 75+ countries and embraces a largely remote work model, meeting in person only two to four times a year.

We are hiring Engineering Managers to lead technical teams that design, deliver, and maintain all Linux kernels included with Ubuntu. The Linux kernel’s breadth means these roles span a range of technical domains—from integrating support for cutting‑edge hardware and cloud platforms to ensuring security, quality, and automated builds across 100+ active kernels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a geographically distributed team of software engineers focused on specific aspects of Ubuntu’s kernel delivery.

Own particular areas such as :

Required Qualifications

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

Benefits

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm committed to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, Canonical delivers one of the most important open‑source projects to the world, empowering AI, IoT, and cloud innovation. We recruit globally, uphold a high hiring standard, and thrive on the excellence of our remote‑first culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Canonical is an equal‑opportunity employer. We foster a workplace free from discrimination and value diversity of experience, perspective, and background. All applications receive fair consideration, regardless of identity.

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