This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps.
Local
São Paulo - SP
Remoto
Responsabilidades
- Transition from individual contribution or technical leadership into full-time people and project management.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a globally distributed team of Linux kernel engineers.
- Oversee the delivery, testing, maintenance, and evolution of Linux kernels across cloud, server, desktop, and IoT platforms.
- Drive engineering excellence by maintaining high standards for software quality, security, reliability, performance, and delivery.
- Develop and execute team strategies that align engineering priorities with broader organizational objectives and product roadmaps.
- Collaborate with silicon vendors, cloud providers, and internal engineering teams to enable new hardware capabilities, platforms, and kernel features.
- Own kernel release cycles and update cadences for the team's portfolio, ensuring predictable and high-quality delivery.
- Guide complex technical projects, support architectural decisions, and help engineers resolve challenging systems-level problems.
- Foster an open source engineering culture built around constructive feedback, knowledge sharing, technical excellence, and accountability.
- Represent the team's technical and organizational priorities while helping create an environment where engineers can perform at their best.
Requisitos
- Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer, Tech Lead, Team Lead, or similar technical leadership role, combined with a strong interest in transitioning into formal engineering management.
- Strong technical foundation in systems software, C programming, operating systems, or related areas.
- Direct experience with Linux or other operating system kernels is highly valued but not essential.
- Experience with software packaging formats, with Ubuntu, Debian, or Snap experience considered particularly valuable.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, lead complex technical initiatives, influence architectural decisions, or coordinate software delivery.
- Clear leadership potential and a genuine commitment to developing technical talent through coaching and mentorship.
- Confidence communicating ideas, giving and receiving constructive feedback, and respectfully challenging assumptions when appropriate.
- Professional written and spoken English, with strong presentation and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a globally distributed environment and collaborate across technical and organizational boundaries.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events lasting up to two weeks.
- Experience as a Scrum Master, project lead, or informal mentor within remote teams is a plus.
- Contributions to or participation in the Linux kernel community are highly desirable.
- Familiarity with continuous integration and automated testing frameworks for systems software is an advantage.
Diferenciais
- Globally distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
- Compensation shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance.
- Annual compensation reviews, with additional reviews where appropriate for graduates and associates.
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
- USD 2,000 annual personal learning and development budget.
- Recognition rewards for outstanding contributions.
- Annual holiday leave.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Team Member Assistance Program and Wellness Platform.
- Opportunities to travel to new locations and meet colleagues around the world.
- Priority Pass access and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.
Sobre a empresa
Our partner is looking for a Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Linux Kernel based in Brazil.
Benefícios
- Globally distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
- Compensation shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance.
- Annual compensation reviews, with additional reviews where appropriate for graduates and associates.
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
- USD 2,000 annual personal learning and development budget.
- Recognition rewards for outstanding contributions.
- Annual holiday leave.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Team Member Assistance Program and Wellness Platform.
- Opportunities to travel to new locations and meet colleagues around the world.
- Priority Pass access and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.