Software Engineering Director

3 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Canonical Full time
Job Description:

This role is an exceptional opportunity to lead a distributed team of engineers in your time zone, focusing on the development and delivery of core and specialized Ubuntu kernels.

You will be responsible for overseeing commercial engagements that require custom kernel engineering, ensuring strict quality and reliability standards, and engaging with other teams at Canonical, the open source community, and commercial partners.

The ideal candidate will have significant programming experience in C, with Python, Golang, or other similar languages also highly regarded. Substantial experience with Linux kernel internals and concepts, as well as solid understanding of Linux kernel development principles, are essential.

A demonstrated ability to manage or lead a team of software engineers, contribute to an open source project, and communicate effectively in English are also required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a distributed team of engineers
  • Develop team members through coaching, mentoring, and feedback
  • Support timely delivery of core and specialized Ubuntu kernels
  • Oversee commercial engagements requiring custom kernel engineering
  • Ensure ongoing commitment to strict quality and reliability standards
  • Engage with other teams, the open source community, and commercial partners

What We Offer:

  • Fully remote working environment
  • Personal learning and development budget of $2000 per annum
  • Annual compensation review
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual holiday leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'
  • Prioritized travel and upgrades for company events


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