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• This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Engineering Manager - Linux Hardware Enablement based in Brazil.
• Lead a talented, distributed engineering team working at the intersection of Linux software and next-generation hardware.
• You’ll collaborate closely with major silicon partners to optimise Ubuntu across the Linux stack, from kernel-level integration through to the desktop and broader user experience.
• The role combines people leadership, technical direction, partner management, and hands-on problem solving across PC, IoT, and server-class platforms.
• You’ll help bring new hardware capabilities and performance improvements to market while ensuring high standards of quality and reliability.
• You’ll coach and develop engineers, influence technical strategy, and coordinate delivery across multiple teams and organisations.
• This is an international, fast-paced environment where strong communication, technical curiosity, and pragmatic leadership are highly valued.
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• Accountabilities
• Lead a distributed team of software engineers responsible for delivering high-quality Ubuntu integrations for the latest IoT, PC, and server-class hardware platforms.
• Provide technical leadership across the Linux stack, working with engineers and technology partners to implement hardware enablement, new features, and performance improvements.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with commercial and technology partners, understanding their technical and business priorities and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Oversee partner engagements and ensure agreed milestones are delivered on time, while maintaining strong quality, reliability, and engineering standards.
• Coach, mentor, and develop engineers through regular feedback, technical guidance, career development, and leadership by example.
• Work closely with internal engineering and product teams to align technical architecture, roadmaps, priorities, and execution.
• Encourage a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture and help the team continuously improve its development practices.
• Travel internationally for team and company events, with global travel expected up to twice per year for periods of up to two weeks.
• Requirements
• Professional experience working with Linux distributions, with strong knowledge of Ubuntu or Debian and Debian packaging.
• Experience with high-performance, server-class hardware and/or modern PC, IoT, or hardware platforms.
• Demonstrated experience managing or technically leading software engineering teams, including coaching, mentoring, and performance development.
• Strong software engineering background and the ability to provide credible technical leadership across complex systems.
• Experience working directly with customers or external partners, diagnosing technical challenges, understanding business needs, and communicating effective solutions.
• Understanding of agile software development methodologies and experience delivering projects in a collaborative engineering environment.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to build trust and achieve results across multiple teams and organisations.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent university-level education, preferably in a technology-related discipline.
• A resourceful, articulate, and adaptable approach, with the ability to solve varied and challenging problems in a fast-moving environment.
• Benefits
• Learning and professional development opportunities.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition and rewards programs.
• Annual paid leave.
• Priority Pass travel benefits.
• Remote/home-based working environment.
• International travel opportunities for team and company events.
• An inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunity and valuing diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

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