About Canonical

Canonical is the company behind Ubuntu, the world's most popular open source operating system powering enterprise cloud, AI, data science, IoT, and engineering innovation. As a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, Canonical employs over 1000 colleagues across 70+ countries, with teams meeting in exciting global locations 2-4 times yearly. Founder-led and profitable, Canonical partners with leading silicon providers, public clouds, and OEMs to deliver breakthrough Ubuntu experiences on certified hardware worldwide.

Role Overview

Canonical seeks an Engineering Manager for Ubuntu Hardware Certification Quality and Test Engineering, office-based in Taipei's Minsheng district, Taiwan. This leadership role drives the test suites validating hardware compatibility across Ubuntu Core, Desktop, and Server editions. Collaborate with top OEMs and ODMs including Advantech, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo to pioneer automated validation using Canonical's open source frameworks and custom hardware. Shape the vision for seamless, secure Ubuntu out-of-the-box experiences on millions of devices, blending quality engineering, test automation, and team leadership in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Test Suite Development

Oversee the development and maintenance of Canonical's comprehensive hardware certification test suite, ensuring robust coverage for new and existing certified hardware platforms.

Manage Certification Delivery

Drive timely delivery of certifications within hardware programs, coordinating with silicon vendors, OEMs, and internal teams to meet aggressive market timelines.

Build Global Teams

Recruit, coach, and mentor a distributed team of quality engineers, fostering skills development through hands-on guidance and career progression opportunities.

Drive Automation and Improvement

Pioneer open source test frameworks and CI/CD practices to automate hardware validation, continuously enhancing test coverage and reliability practices.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Set expectations with senior management, engineering leads, and partners; participate in code reviews, architectural planning, and strategy alignment.

Qualifications & Requirements

Essential Technical Expertise

Deep knowledge of low-level embedded software including BIOS, firmware, bootloaders, ACPI, devicetree, kernel, and RTOS. Strong grasp of Linux system architecture and quality/reliability engineering. Experience with Linux distributions, preferably Debian or Ubuntu.

Leadership and Academic Excellence

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, backed by exceptional academic records. Proven track record in team leadership, mentorship, high-quality software delivery, and exceeding expectations.

Soft Skills and Culture Fit

Excellent professional English communication and presentation skills. Confident, curious, accountable, and result-oriented with passion for technology shown through personal projects. Ability to thrive in diverse, multi-national teams and travel internationally twice yearly for up to two weeks.

Nice-to-Have

Familiarity with ARM, x86, RISC-V architectures; continuous integration/delivery tools; automated testing practices.

Benefits & Perks

Join Canonical for competitive compensation in Taipei's tech hub, office-based in vibrant Minsheng district. Enjoy a founder-led culture emphasizing work-life balance, global collaboration, and professional growth. Benefits include participation in worldwide team summits, mentorship programs, and contributing to Ubuntu's ecosystem impacting billions. Access cutting-edge hardware from top OEMs and shape open source standards.

Career Growth

As Engineering Manager, you'll join Canonical's leadership cadre, influencing hardware certification strategy and scaling global teams. Opportunities abound for advancement in engineering management, with hands-on involvement in code reviews, open source contributions, and partnerships. Canonical invests in talent through coaching, feedback, and exposure to enterprise AI, cloud, and IoT initiatives powered by Ubuntu.

Why Join Canonical

Be part of the remote-first pioneer delivering Ubuntu to the world's leading enterprises. Work on meaningful projects ensuring flawless hardware compatibility, from laptops to servers. Canonical's commitment to open source, diversity, and innovation creates a premium environment for quality-focused leaders passionate about Linux and automation. Taipei location offers proximity to Asia's hardware ecosystem while connecting to Canonical's global network.

Role FAQs

Is this role remote?

No, this is office-based in Taipei Minsheng district, Taiwan, with occasional international travel.

What experience level is required?

Senior engineering leadership with hardware testing, Linux expertise, and team management track record.

Does Canonical support open source contributions?

Absolutely, this role involves pioneering open source test frameworks central to Ubuntu certification.

How does Canonical support career development?

Through dedicated coaching, mentoring, feedback loops, and global leadership opportunities.