Leading Quality Engineering Manager for Ubuntu

9 hours ago


Kuwait City, Al Asimah Canonical Full time
About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering technology firm at the forefront of the global shift to open-source software. As the company behind Ubuntu, one of the most influential open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and cloud computing, we are revolutionizing the world of software.

We recruit globally and set high standards for those joining our team. Excellence is expected to succeed, as we strive to be the best in what we do.

Most colleagues at Canonical have worked remotely since the company's inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, challenging you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

At Canonical, we value diversity and foster an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We give equal consideration to all applications, regardless of identity, experience, or background.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Ubuntu Quality Engineering team as a Quality Engineering Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for taking our Linux distribution quality to new heights through automation and large-scale data analysis. Your mission is to rethink how a Linux distribution approaches quality by integrating automation, third-party analysis tooling, community feedback, and user input with our own testing capabilities.

You will lead a team focused on monitoring, developing, and improving the quality of the Ubuntu System. This includes driving quality excellence and implementing best DevOps practices across Ubuntu Desktop, Server, Containers, and VM levels, from package to cluster.

Your team will track and manage quality metrics for the world's most popular Linux distribution, while setting and managing expectations with other engineering teams, management, and external stakeholders. You will advocate for modern, agile software development practices and develop great engineering and organizational practices, including continuous integration for all supported deliverables.

Key Responsibilities
  • Define and monitor quality metrics for the Linux distribution
  • Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, management, and external stakeholders
  • Advocate for modern, agile software development practices
  • Develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices
  • Setup and maintain continuous integration for all supported deliverables
  • Develop a team culture emphasizing high-quality performance

Requirements
  • A strong software engineering, Linux, and open-source background
  • Technical knowledge of C/C++, Python programming, and Shell scripting
  • Experience with quality processes and continuous integration tools and principles
  • Engineering management experience and enjoyment of growing people
  • Strong support for data-driven decision making
  • Familiarity with Debian packaging and snaps (nice-to-have)
  • Familiarity with an agile development environment (nice-to-have)

Benefits
We offer competitive compensation based on geographical location, experience, and performance. Our annual review process ensures recognition of outstanding performance. Additional benefits include:
  • A personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
  • An annual compensation review
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual holiday leave
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Opportunity to travel to meet colleagues
  • Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events


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