Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Linux Kernel

Canonical Ltd. · IT

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AvailableFull TimePosted Aug 22, 2026

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AT A GLANCE
Eligibility
Available
Category
IT
Salary
Not disclosed
Employment
Full Time
Experience
Manager
Posted
Aug 22, 2026

Checked for remote eligibility. This role is open to applicants based in Hungary.

Canonical is seeking a technical leader to transition into an Engineering Manager role for their global Ubuntu Linux kernel team, open to applicants worldwide.

In this pivotal role, you will lead and mentor a distributed team of engineers responsible for the delivery, maintenance, and optimization of the Ubuntu kernel. The position is designed for experienced individual contributors or tech leads who are ready to step into formal management and collaborate with major cloud and silicon partners. While Linux kernel experience is a strong asset, it is not strictly required, provided you have a solid foundation in systems programming.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Remote from anywhere
Global engineering teams
Leading Linux kernel development
Career transition opportunity
Open-source focus

What You’ll Bring

Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer, Tech Lead, or similar
Solid technical background in systems software, C programming, or operating systems concepts
Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers or drive architectural decisions
Strong desire to transition into a formal management position
Commitment to open-source collaboration and team accountability

What You’ll Get

Benefits not specified in the listing

About the Company

Canonical is the publisher of Ubuntu, the world's most popular Linux distribution for cloud, server, desktop, and IoT environments. The company is founder-led, profitable, and maintains a distributed workforce with teams operating in every time zone.

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