Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Linux Kernel

Canonical is hiring a Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Linux Kernel. This is a remote job – you can work from home in Sri Lanka for a company abroad.

Job summary

• Post: Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Linux Kernel
• Employer: Canonical
• Where: Remote – open to Anywhere (includes Sri Lanka)
• Job type: Full-time
• Level: Midweight
• Apply by: 29 November 2026 (or until the post is filled)

About this kind of job

Technical posts are about installing, checking and repairing equipment or supervising work on site. Safety, practical skill and the ability to solve problems quickly matter most.

What the job involves

• Transition from individual contribution or technical leadership into full-time people and project management
• Lead and mentor a globally distributed team of talented Linux kernel engineers
• Manage the delivery, testing, and maintenance of Ubuntu kernels across various platforms (cloud, server, desktop, and IoT)
• Drive engineering excellence, ensuring code quality, security, and performance standards are met consistently
• Develop and execute team strategies, aligning with broader company goals and product roadmaps
• Collaborate with silicon vendors, cloud partners, and internal Canonical teams to enable new hardware and features
• Own the release cycles and update cadence for your team's kernel portfolios
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, feedback, open-source collaboration, and accountability within the team

What the employer offers

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave

Working remotely from Sri Lanka

• You need a laptop, a stable internet connection and good written English.
• Check the working hours (time zone) and how you will be paid (for example bank transfer, Payoneer or Wise) before you accept an offer.
• Foreign income received through banks in Sri Lanka may have tax rules – keep your payment records.

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Source

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