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Linux Engineering Manager - Optimisation Hardware

Job in Regina, Saskatchewan, S4M, Canada
Listing for: Canonical
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Software Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Linux Engineering Manager - Optimisation for Latest Hardware
Overview  Linux Engineering Manager - Optimisation for Latest Hardware. Lead an engineering team that partners with the Linux engineers of a major silicon company, working across the full Linux stack from kernel to GUI to optimise Ubuntu for the latest silicon.
The role is fast-paced and problem-solving, challenging yet exciting.

The right candidate must be resourceful, articulate, and able to deliver on a wide variety of solutions across PC and IoT technologies. Our teams partner with specialist engineers from major silicon companies to integrate next-generation features and performance enhancements for upcoming hardware.
As a Partner Engineering Manager at Canonical your role is to manage relationships with key technology partners by ensuring timely delivery on agreed project milestones. Technical leadership experience and a background in software engineering are prerequisites. You will lead, challenge, and develop strong engineers, positively influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on 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 providing 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 Canonical teams to ensure alignment on product architecture and roadmaps
Work from home with global travel up to twice a year for up to two weeks
Who you are   You have worked with Linux distributions, Debian packaging, and high-performance server-class hardware
You have experience working directly with customers, resolving their technical issues, interpreting business challenges, and communicating how your solution meets their needs
You have demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of software engineers
You have an understanding of agile software development methodologies
You collaborate effectively across multiple internal teams, building trust and delivering results
You have effective communications skills in English, both written and oral
You have a bachelor's (or equivalent university level) degree, preferably in a technology field
What Canonical offers   Learning and Development opportunities
Annual Compensation Review
Recognition Rewards
Annual Leave
Priority Pass for travel
We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity we will give your application fair consideration.
Seniority level   Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time
Job function   Engineering and Information Technology
Industries   Software Development
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

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