About this role
Ubuntu Package Management – Engineering Manager Company: Canonical Location: Home-based / Remote — Worldwide, with roles open in every time zone Job Type: Full-time Experience: The posting does not specify a minimum number of years. Candidates must have a strong software engineering background, experience leading engineering teams with people management and performance development responsibilities, and experience developing or operating Linux distribution technologies, package management systems, or software distribution infrastructure. Education: Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or another STEM field, or a compelling alternative career path. The posting also emphasizes an exceptional academic record from high school and university. Salary: Not specified. Compensation is based on geographical location, experience, and performance and includes a performance-driven annual bonus. Travel: Twice a year for company events, with events lasting up to two weeks. Work Arrangement: Fully remote/distributed. Requisition ID: 1279 Job Description
Canonical is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead its Ubuntu Foundations Package Management team. The team is responsible for the software management infrastructure that forms the foundation of every Ubuntu system used by developers, enterprises, device manufacturers, cloud providers, and open-source communities worldwide.
The team owns critical technologies that support Ubuntu's software, driver, firmware, and upgrade experience, including APT, dpkg, firmware management, and driver management. Its work enables Ubuntu systems to be installed, maintained, updated, upgraded, and managed throughout their lifecycle.
This is a technical leadership role that combines engineering management with active involvement in technical decision-making. The Engineering Manager will lead a team of experienced engineers, define technical direction, develop engineering talent, build partnerships across Ubuntu Engineering, and guide the continued evolution of the technologies responsible for Ubuntu's software distribution and system lifecycle.
The successful candidate will report to the Ubuntu Foundations Engineering Director and work closely with teams across Ubuntu Engineering, including Desktop, Server, Security, Release Engineering, Launchpad, Debcrafters, OEM, and Product. The role will also involve collaboration with Debian, upstream projects, and the broader Ubuntu open-source community.