Engineering Manager - Linux Hardware Enablement

About the role

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a distributed team that bridges Linux software with next‑generation hardware. Based in Saudi Arabia, you will work closely with major silicon partners to optimise Ubuntu across the full Linux stack, from kernel integration to the end‑user experience on PC, IoT and server platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a remote team of software engineers delivering high‑quality Ubuntu integrations for the latest hardware.
• Provide technical direction across the Linux stack, driving hardware enablement, new features and performance improvements.
• Build and maintain relationships with commercial and technology partners, aligning technical and business priorities.
• Oversee partner engagements, ensuring milestones are met with strong quality and reliability.
• Coach, mentor and develop engineers through regular feedback and career guidance.
• Collaborate with internal product and engineering groups to align architecture, road‑maps and execution.
• Promote a collaborative, high‑performing engineering culture and continuous improvement of development practices.
• Travel internationally for team and company events up to twice a year.

Required profile

• Proven experience with Linux distributions, especially Ubuntu or Debian.
• Background working with high‑performance server‑class, PC or IoT hardware platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage or technically lead software engineering teams.
• Strong software engineering foundation with the capacity to provide credible technical leadership on complex systems.
• Experience interacting directly with customers or external partners to diagnose technical challenges and deliver solutions.
• Familiarity with agile software development methodologies.

Required skills

• Linux
• Ubuntu
• Debian
• Debian packaging
• Server‑class hardware
• PC hardware
• IoT hardware platforms
• Software engineering
• Agile development