Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Desktop Apps - Canonical - Worldwide
Engineering Manager
Compensation
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€9,280 - €11,774/month
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Job Description
We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Ubuntu Desktop Apps team. This role involves guiding architecture, leading a talented team, and collaborating across engineering and community to deliver high-quality desktop applications for Ubuntu. The team develops applications using Flutter, Dart, Go, and Rust, focusing on performance, security, and user experience.
Company Information
Technology
Headcount: 1,200 - ?
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Remote - Global | 114 |
| Remote - EMEA | 54 |
| Remote - Worldwide | 14 |
| Remote - Europe | 13 |
| Remote - Americas | 8 |
| Remote - AMER | 1 |
| London, UK | 1 |
| Remote - APAC | 1 |
| Remote - Middle East | 1 |
| Remote - Africa | 1 |
| Anywhere in EMEA | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 25 |
| Engineering Manager | 11 |
| Product Manager | 8 |
| Sales Development Representative | 7 |
| Customer Success Manager | 5 |
| Product Marketing Manager | 4 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 4 |
| Partner Sales Manager | 3 |
| UX Designer | 3 |
| Partner Sales Director | 2 |
| Talent Scientist | 2 |
| Linux Kernel Engineer | 2 |
| System Software Engineer | 2 |
| Sales Director | 2 |
| Data Infrastructure Engineer | 2 |
| Software Developer | 2 |
| Site Reliability Engineer | 2 |
| Design Manager | 2 |
| HR Generalist | 2 |
| Golang Software Engineer | 2 |
| Linux Enablement | 2 |
| Marketing Manager | 2 |
| Salesforce Engineer | 1 |
| Enterprise Account Executive | 1 |
| Data Platform Engineer | 1 |
| Treasury Analyst | 1 |
| Regional HR Manager | 1 |
| Cloud Solutions Manager | 1 |
| Embedded IoT System Engineer | 1 |
| Performance Engineer | 1 |
| Linux Cryptography and Security Engineer | 1 |
| Web Frontend Engineer | 1 |
| Site Reliability Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Enterprise Open Source Sales Manager | 1 |
| Content Marketing Team Manager | 1 |
| Accounts Receivable Clerk | 1 |
| Embedded Linux Consultant | 1 |
| Ecosystem Development Manager | 1 |
| Technical Alliance Manager | 1 |
| Embedded Linux Engineer | 1 |
| Junior Data Engineer | 1 |
| Linux Software Engineer | 1 |
| Data Governance Engineer | 1 |
| Cloud Support Engineer | 1 |
| Software Architect | 1 |
| Senior Communications Specialist | 1 |
| OpenStack Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Networking Software Engineer | 1 |
| Golang Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Telecom Account Executive | 1 |
| Enterprise Sales / Alliances | 1 |
| Linux Systems Engineer | 1 |
| NetSuite Engineer | 1 |
| Containerization & Virtualisation Engineer | 1 |
| Growth Engineer | 1 |
| IoT Data Engineer | 1 |
| Marketing Specialist | 1 |
| Partner Marketing Manager | 1 |
| Threat Intelligence Lead | 1 |
| Information Systems Architect | 1 |
| Python Engineer | 1 |
| Sustaining Operations Engineer | 1 |
| Product Manager - Cloud | 1 |
| Software Alliances Director | 1 |
| Graduate HR Generalist | 1 |
| Linux Devices Software Engineer | 1 |
| GitOps Engineer | 1 |
| Ubuntu Engineering Lead | 1 |
| IoT Solutions Architecture | 1 |
| Accountant | 1 |
| Software Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Global Alliance Director | 1 |
| Security Engineer | 1 |
| Senior HR Generalist | 1 |
| Partner Sales Executive | 1 |
| Business Services Team Manager | 1 |
| Software Platform Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Junior Ads Specialist | 1 |
| Tax Senior Associate | 1 |
| Senior Search Lead | 1 |
| Salesforce/NetSuite Engineering Manager | 1 |
| User Science | 1 |
| Engineer | 1 |
| Security Risk Management | 1 |
| Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer | 1 |
| Developer Relations Engineer | 1 |
| Web Developer | 1 |
| Financial Analyst | 1 |
| IBM Global Alliance Director | 1 |
| Cloud Alliances | 1 |
| Security Operations | 1 |
| Distributed Systems Testing | 1 |
| Lead Python Software Engineer | 1 |
| Security Operations Engineer | 1 |
| Python Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Talent Science | 1 |
| Project Manager - Ubuntu Embedded Systems | 1 |
| Rust Engineering Lead | 1 |
| Cloud Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Linux Platform Integration | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 167 |
| Senior | 15 |
| Manager | 7 |
| Intern | 1 |
| Junior | 1 |
| Mid-level | 1 |
Canonical appears in 209 indexed job postings in JobCrawls' Finland dataset since October 2023. In that historical index, the strongest location signals for this employer are Remote - Global, Remote - EMEA, and Remote - Worldwide.
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Job Details
Responsibilities
- Guide architecture and technical direction for Ubuntu desktop applications
- Lead and support a team of talented engineers
- Mentor and grow engineers across frontend and systems domains
- Plan and deliver features across multiple release cycles
- Collaborate with product, design, and open source community
Requirements
- Experience leading engineering projects or teams
- Strong background in software engineering and system design
- Experience building and shipping graphical applications
- Expertise in Flutter and Dart, with experience in Go or Rust
Skills & Technologies
FlutterDartGoRustLinux desktop technologies (WaylandD-BusSystemdGNOME)
Education Level
None requiredBenefits & Perks
1 day ago