Ubuntu Enablement - Software Engineering Manager

Canonical
Full-time christchurch, canterbury Software Architecture & Engineering
Posted:
June 15, 2026
Location:
christchurch, canterbury, New-Zealand

Job Description

Canonical's Device Delivery Team works with tier-1 OEM and ODM customers to pre-load Ubuntu Desktop and Ubuntu Core, bringing Ubuntu directly to millions of users.

As a Software Engineering Manager you will lead and manage the software engineering team to deliver OEM enablement projects. This fast-paced environment requires excellent time management, deep knowledge of the Linux system, low-level debugging, critical thinking, problem-solving skills and management ability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Recruit, motivate, mentor, and enable your team to succeed in delivering quality products
  • Set goals with the team; prioritize tasks, identify and measure team health indicators
  • Maximise the results of team members and support their career growth
  • Coordinate with project managers, HWE, QA and certification management
  • Monitor projects from kickoff to post-mortem and handle escalations
  • Communicate, understand, and r...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: christchurch, New-Zealand
Posted: June 15, 2026
Deadline: July 25, 2026