Embedded Linux Engineering Manager: Strategic Leadership

3 days ago


Kuwait City, Al Asimah Canonical Full time

**Company Overview**

At Canonical, we are a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, Io T and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis.

We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence – in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.

Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

**Salary and Benefits**

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus.

Our estimated salary range for this role is $150,000 - $250,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This salary reflects our commitment to paying competitive rates and ensuring that our team members are fairly compensated for their work.

**Job Description**

In this role, you will lead an engineering team focused on integrating new features and optimising Ubuntu for the latest silicon platforms and software stacks. You will manage technical relationships with our key silicon partners to ensure timely delivery of agreed project goals, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver targeted results.

As a Partner Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Leading and developing a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior
  • Representing your team to partners, product stakeholders, and customers
  • Collaborating proactively with a globally distributed organisation
  • Developing and evangelising great engineering and organisational practices
  • Coaching, mentoring, and offering career development feedback

**Required Skills and Qualifications**

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto)
  • Experience working with Python, C, C++
  • Experience with Io T / Embedded devices from boot loaders and BSP enablement, including hardware accelerators
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • A love of developing and growing people, and a track record of it

**Benefits**

We offer a range of benefits to support the health, happiness, and productivity of our team members. These include:

  • A personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
  • Annual compensation review
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual holiday leave
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme

**Others**

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues, and will be eligible for Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company events.



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