Senior Linux Systems Engineering Director

1 week ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States ZipRecruiter Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Linux Systems Engineering Director to lead our engineering team responsible for delivering the core components of Ubuntu. As a key member of our Foundations team, you will be instrumental in driving the success of our platform, working at the intersection of open source and enterprise technology.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Linux and Ubuntu, with a proven track record of exceptional leadership and technical expertise. You will be responsible for leading and inspiring a team of engineers to take Ubuntu to new heights, influencing culture, facilitating delivery, and driving strategy execution.

This is a fast-paced, problem-solving role operating at the heart of Linux server systems. If you are passionate about exceptional leadership, sound engineering principles, and driving innovation, we encourage you to apply.

About the Role
  • Lead and grow a distributed team of engineers
  • Demonstrate strong technical leadership through active participation and hands-on guidance
  • Be accountable for planning, estimation, and delivery
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leadership teams to define vision and strategy for Ubuntu
  • Drive adoption of the latest software development practices
  • Design and implement great engineering and organizational practices
  • Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture aligned with company values
  • Engage with other teams at Canonical to ensure alignment on product architecture and roadmaps
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $175,000 - $225,000 per year, depending on location and experience. In addition to base pay, you can expect a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. Our benefits package includes a remote work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person, personal learning and development budget, annual compensation review, recognition rewards, and more.

About Us

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination, valuing diversity and promoting inclusion.


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