About this role
Job title: Partner Engineering Manager
About the Role As a Partner Engineering Manager at Canonical, you will lead a distributed team that partners with Linux engineers from a major silicon company, spanning the kernel to GUI, to optimize Ubuntu on the latest silicon. You will manage relationships with key technology partners, ensure timely delivery on project milestones, and guide technical strategy and execution.
What You'll Do
- Lead a team of distributed engineers to design and implement the best Ubuntu integration for the latest IoT and server-class hardware platforms and software stacks
- Engage with commercial partners to deliver a delightful, optimised, first class Ubuntu experience on their platforms
- Develop your team through coaching, mentoring, leading by example, and feedback
- Oversee commercial engagements and support timely delivery on agreed project milestones
- Ensure an ongoing commitment to strict quality and reliability standards
- Engage with other teams at Canonical to ensure alignment on product architecture and roadmaps
- Work from home with global travel up to twice a year for up to two weeks
What We're Looking For
- Worked with Linux distributions, Debian packaging and high performance, server-class hardware
- Experience working directly with customers, resolving their technical issues, interpreting their business challenges and effectively communicating how your solution will meet their needs
- Demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of software engineers
- Understanding of agile software development methodologies
- Collaborate effectively across multiple internal teams, building trust and delivering results
- Effective communications skills in English, both written and oral
- Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree, preferably in a technology field
Compensation & Benefits
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Annual Compensation Review
- Recognition Rewards
- Annual Leave
- Priority Pass for travel
- Commitment to fostering a workplace free from discrimination and fair consideration for all applicants