Ubuntu Engineering Manager - jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Ubuntu Engineering Manager based in Belgium.

As an Ubuntu Engineering Manager, you will lead high-performing engineering teams responsible for building and evolving one of the world’s most widely used open source platforms. You will combine technical leadership, people management, and hands-on engineering expertise to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable software. The role offers the opportunity to influence the future of Linux development while collaborating with a global community of engineers and open source contributors. You will guide technical strategy, mentor engineers, and drive execution across critical areas of the platform. Working in a distributed environment, you will help shape engineering culture, improve developer experiences, and deliver meaningful innovations used by millions worldwide. This position is ideal for an experienced engineering leader passionate about open source, software quality, and building exceptional teams.

Accountabilities:

As an Ubuntu Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading engineering teams, defining technical direction, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will remain technically engaged while supporting engineers’ growth, improving processes, and contributing to the wider open source ecosystem.

• Lead and develop engineering teams focused on improving Linux user and developer experiences.
• Own technical roadmaps, execution plans, and delivery outcomes while aligning engineering work with broader product strategy.
• Guide architecture decisions, software development practices, code reviews, and engineering standards.
• Build and maintain high-quality, performant software using technologies such as Rust, Go, Python, Flutter, or C/C++.
• Support engineers through coaching, mentoring, technical feedback, and career development.
• Collaborate with product teams, engineering leaders, and external stakeholders to define priorities and deliver impactful solutions.
• Drive planning, estimation, execution, and continuous improvement across engineering initiatives.
• Contribute to upstream open source projects and encourage community collaboration.
• Improve technical documentation and knowledge-sharing practices.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence, ownership, innovation, and collaboration within distributed teams.

Requirements:

You are an experienced engineering leader with a strong software development background and a passion for open source technologies. You combine technical depth with leadership capabilities and can successfully guide teams through complex engineering challenges.

• Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering complex software projects.