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# Ubuntu Enablement - Software Engineering Manager

- **Company:** Canonical Ltd.
- **Location:** Sevilla la Nueva, Spain
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Ubuntu (Operating System), Software Debugging, Linux, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Open Source Technology, OpenStack, Quick EMUlator (QEMU), Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, Ceph (Software), Kubernetes, Information Technology, Lxc
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/ubuntu-enablement-software-engineering-manager-en-sevilla-la-nueva-ID-364384627

## About the Role

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 responsibilitiesRecruit, motivate, mentor, and enable your team to succeed in delivering quality productsSet goals with the team; prioritize tasks, identify and measure team health indicatorsMaximise the results of team members and support their career growthCoordinate with project managers, HWE, QA and certification managementMonitor projects from kickoff to post-mortem and handle escalationsCommunicate, understand, and resolve the technical challenge with OEMs, ODMs, SiPs, IHVsPrioritize customer requests globallyCollaborate with product engineering teams (including Desktop, Foundations, Kernel, and Security)Provide leadership for methodologies, strategies, standards, tools, and best practicesMust be able to travel to the EU, USA, China, and Taiwan; (after covid-19 restrictions lift)Required Skills
And ExperienceA Bachelor (or higher) degree in STEM, preferably computer science or software engineeringProven track record in technical roles with Linux, preferably Ubuntu or DebianCommitment to development and testing methodologies, and maintainable code qualityExperience with management responsibilitiesAbility to work collaboratively in a team environmentAbility to be productive in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivationCommitment and energy to deliver on scheduleStrong English and Chinese language communication skills, both written and verbalDesirable Skills And ExperienceMaking technical decisions for a team as a tech leadSoftware architecture and design experienceSoftware development or operations experience with: Ubuntu - kernel and userspace, deb/snap packaging, QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD, Containers, Python, Go, C, bash, Postgresql, Mongo, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, AI/MLParticipation in open-source development projectsExperience with CI/CDCanonical is

## Description

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