Linux Enablement - Software Engineering Manager

Overview:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Engineering Manager to lead a global team responsible for delivering high-quality Linux solutions, particularly focused on Ubuntu and related technologies. This role combines people leadership, project management, and hands-on technical collaboration to support the successful delivery of Linux-based solutions in partnership with OEMs, ODMs, IHVs, and internal engineering stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• People Leadership:
• Recruit, mentor, and empower team members to grow professionally and achieve outstanding results.
• Set clear goals, monitor performance, and manage career development plans.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team environment.
• Project Oversight & Execution:
• Oversee project lifecycles from initiation to post-mortem.
• Handle escalations, track milestones, and manage risks proactively.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, hardware enablement teams, QA, and certification leads.
• Technical Collaboration:
• Act as a point of contact for technical discussions with OEMs, ODMs, SiPs, and IHVs.
• Align priorities with internal product teams (e.g., Desktop, Kernel, Security).
• Provide technical guidance and leadership on best practices, methodologies, and tools.
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement:
• Prioritize and respond to global customer needs and escalations.
• Coordinate across time zones and functions to ensure successful outcomes.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• Strong background in Linux systems, particularly Ubuntu or Debian.
• Proven experience in engineering management roles, including team leadership and performance management.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with fluency in English and Chinese (both written and verbal).
• Comfortable working in a globally distributed, remote team.
• Committed to delivering high-quality, maintainable solutions on schedule.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience as a tech lead or technical decision-maker.
• Hands-on development or operations experience with:
• Ubuntu/Linux (kernel & userspace), deb/snap packaging
• QEMU/KVM, LXC/LXD, Containers
• Programming in Python, Go, C, or Bash
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• Cloud and infrastructure tools: Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph
• AI/ML infrastructure and tools
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and tools.
• Contributions to or participation in open-source development projects.