Embedded Linux Software Engineering Leader

17 hours ago


Kuwait City, Al Asimah Canonical Full time

Canonical, a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source, is seeking an experienced Embedded Linux Software Engineering Manager to lead our Partner Engineering team.

About Us

We are changing the world on a daily basis with our open-source platform for AI, IoT, and cloud computing. Our team of experts works across the full Linux stack from kernel and system libraries to middleware, integrating new features and optimizing Ubuntu for the latest silicon platforms and software stacks.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of $140,000 per year, plus a performance-driven annual bonus. We also provide a personal learning and development budget of $2,000 per year, annual compensation review, recognition rewards, and annual holiday leave.

Job Description

This role will involve leading a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior level, representing your team to partners, product stakeholders, and customers. You will collaborate proactively with a globally distributed organization, developing and evangelizing great engineering and organizational practices, coaching, mentoring, and offering career development feedback.

You will be responsible for implementing disciplined engineering processes, planning and managing progress on agreed goals and projects, and being an active part of the leadership team, collaborating with other leaders. Additionally, you will collaborate with other teams at Canonical to ensure alignment on product architecture and roadmaps.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Experience with Linux packaging (Debian, RPM, Yocto)
  • Experience working with Python, C, C++
  • Experience with IoT/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
  • Organised and able to ensure your team delivers timely, high-quality results
About the Job

This is an exciting opportunity to join a remote-first company that values diversity, equality, and inclusion. We foster a workplace free from discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. If you're passionate about open-source technology and want to be part of a team that's changing the world, apply now.



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