Software Platform Engineering Manager

Software Platform Engineering Manager – Ubuntu for Next‑Gen Silicon Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with Ubuntu widely used across public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. As a founding‑led, profitable, global organization, we partner with top silicon vendors to optimize Ubuntu for the latest x86, ARM, RISC‑V, s390x and POWER platforms. Location: This is a globally remote role. We have open positions in every time zone. Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior. Oversee commercial engagements and support timely delivery on agreed project milestones. Participate as a technical lead on complex customer engagements involving complete system architectures. Implement disciplined engineering processes. Integrate and maintain platform‑oriented software stacks. Optimize Ubuntu for the latest hardware platforms. Display technical leadership internally and within external communities. Contribute to code reviews and technical documentation. Collaborate with other leaders as part of the leadership team. Qualifications Exceptional academic track record from high school through university. Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path. Fluency in C, C++ and Python. Experience with Linux and operational systems software (e.g., kernel or user‑space). Experience with Debian/Ubuntu or other distro packaging. Experience leading software engineering teams. Professional written and spoken English. Confidence to respectfully speak up, exchange feedback and share ideas. Thoughtfulness, self‑motivation and result‑oriented mindset. Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long. Nice‑to‑have Skills Experience with open source communities and licenses. Computer‑architecture knowledge of x86, ARM, RISC‑V or s390x. Understanding of build systems and toolchains, including for cross‑compilation. Experience working with customers. Experience with board bring‑up and validation. Experience with Linux virtualization, networking or graphics stacks. Experience with Docker/OCI containers/K8s. Experience with confidential computing, RDMA, InfiniBand and high‑performance computing. Performance engineering, benchmarking and profiling. 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. Recognition rewards. Annual holiday leave. Maternity and paternity leave. Employee Assistance Programme. Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues. Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events. About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit globally and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We are a remote‑first organisation since 2004, and working here will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills and raise your game. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr