Job Description

Software Engineering Manager – Ubuntu Linux Kernel

Canonical, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Canonical is a leading provider of open‑source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We foster a workplace free from discrimination and encourage diversity of experience and perspective.

Location: Working from home, worldwide. Our kernel teams operate across all time zones and usually do not require office presence.

The role entails

  • Leading a distributed team of software engineers in your geographic region in distinct aspects of delivery of all Linux kernels for the Ubuntu distribution.
  • Taking ownership of particular aspects of Ubuntu Linux which can include but not be limited to:
    • Working with silicon or cloud partners to implement Linux kernels optimized ...

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