Ubuntu Engineering Lead
Core
Leading engineering teams to build, maintain, and evolve the Ubuntu open-source operating system and platform for cloud, AI, IoT, and enterprise markets.
Role type
Senior Engineering Lead (Manager/Technical Lead)
Builds
Ubuntu Server, Ubuntu Desktop, core system utilities, and open-source distributions
Domain
Open Source / Operating Systems / Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Rust, Go, Python, C/C++, Linux distribution engineering, software packaging, system-level debugging, architecture design, team leadership, technical roadmap planning
Preferred skills
Open source community contribution, performance engineering, security engineering, Flutter
Technologies
Rust, Go, Python, Flutter, C/C++, Linux, Ubuntu
Responsibilities
Lead teams in elevating the Linux developer and user experience; Design, build, and ship high-quality software in Rust, Go, and Python; Demonstrate sound engineering principles through architecture and code reviews; Take responsibility for planning, estimation, and execution; Work with product management to define vision and strategy; Set expectations with engineering teams and stakeholders; Offer coaching, mentoring, and technical feedback; Contribute to upstream open source projects; Optimize the distribution for performance, reliability, and security; Debug complex system-level issues; Author and improve technical documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities