Linux Quality Excellence Engineering Director

Há 1 mês


Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal Phiture Tempo inteiro

**About Canonical**

Canonical is a pioneering technology company at the forefront of the global shift to open source software. As the publisher of Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and cloud computing, we are transforming the world of software.

We recruit globally and set a high standard for those joining our team. To succeed, we must be exceptional in everything we do. Most of our colleagues have worked remotely since 2004. Working with us means stepping into the future, challenging yourself to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and elevate your performance.

**Job Summary**

We are hiring a Quality Engineering Manager for our Ubuntu Quality Engineering team to take our Linux distribution quality to new heights through automation and large-scale data analysis. The ideal candidate will be an experienced engineer who has built comprehensive software quality assurance frameworks, is passionate about Ubuntu's future, understands the dynamics of the open-source ecosystem, and prioritizes mission-critical requirements related to delivering high-quality Linux distributions to users and partners worldwide.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with various teams involved in creating Ubuntu, influencing their practices to improve quality at every stage of the engineering process. Key responsibilities include rethinking the approach to quality in a Linux distribution by combining automation, third-party analysis tooling, community feedback, and internal testing capabilities. This role also entails monitoring, developing, and enhancing the quality of the Ubuntu system to drive excellence and best DevOps practices among Ubuntu Desktop, Server, Containers, and VMs at package, system, and cluster levels.

**Responsibilities**

  • Define and monitor quality metrics for the most popular Linux distribution worldwide
  • Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, management, and external stakeholders
  • Advocate and advance modern, agile software development practices
  • Develop and promote excellent engineering and organizational practices
  • Establish and maintain continuous integration for all supported deliverables
  • Cultivate a team culture emphasizing high quality and performance

**Requirements and Qualifications**

We seek a strong software engineer with a solid background in Linux and open-source technologies, including experience with C/C++, Python programming, and Shell scripting. The ideal candidate should also have expertise in quality processes and continuous integration tools and principles. Additionally, they should possess engineering management experience, enjoy growing people, and be a proponent of data-driven decision-making.

A good understanding of Debian packaging and snaps is beneficial, as well as familiarity with agile development environments.

**Compensation and Benefits**

We offer competitive compensation based on location, experience, and performance. Our annual compensation review ensures that outstanding performers are recognized. In addition to base pay, eligible employees receive a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide a range of benefits that reflect our values and ideals, including a distributed work environment, personal learning and development budget, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, employee assistance programs, and opportunities for international travel.

**Location**

This role is available globally, and the position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating with colleagues around the world.



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