• Application Deadline:
• Position: Software Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Linux Kernel


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

Job Description

• This role would suit either an experienced manager of high performing software development teams, or a very proficient technical lead who is excited to take on a management responsibility. You will need to be passionate about Linux and aspire to be an integral part in it’s distribution to millions of users worldwide.


• As an engineering manager at Canonical, your primary responsibility is to your team: helping them grow as engineers, do important and satisfying work, and have a great time while doing it.


• Technical leadership experience and a background in software engineering are necessary prerequisites for this role.


• You will be expected to 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 distributed team of engineers in your time zone.


• Develop your team through coaching, mentoring, leading by example, and feedback.


• Support timely delivery of core and specialised Ubuntu kernels.


• Oversee commercial engagements that require custom kernel engineering


• Ensure an ongoing commitment to strict quality and reliability standards


• Engage with other teams at Canonical, the open source community and commercial partners.


• Work from home with travel globally 2-6 times a year for internal and external engineering events.

Who You Are

• Earned a Bachelor’s (or equivalent university level) Degree, preferably in a technology field.


• Significant programming experience in C, with Python, Golang, or other like languages also highly regarded


• Substantial experience with Linux kernel internals and concepts.


• Solid understanding Linux kernel development principles.


• Demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of software engineers


• Contributed to an open source project in the past.


• Understanding of agile software development methodologies.


• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral.