We are hiring aDirector, Ubuntu Desktop Engineeringto lead our mission to deliver the world's best open source desktop experience and developer platform, for consumers, professionals and developers. This is a director-level position, responsible for the integrated strategy, architecture and roadmap across multiple engineering teams working in Rust, C/C++, Flutter and Golang. We are looking fora technical leader with a deep understanding of Linux graphics technology, system architecture and security capability.We are also looking for a leader who hasa personal interest in user experience, performance engineering, and consumer applicationsacross form factors such as tablets, mobile, the desktop, and remote computing environments like VDI.We focus on delivering the cleanest, simplest, most reliable out-of-the-box experience for Linux on any laptop or workstation. We make careful choices to select best of breed components for the entire desktop and developer experience, and we invest in packaging and integration. We are also now looking to build new desktop capabilities, with a focus on performance, resource efficiency, media codecs and user experience. We are seeking a director of engineering with outstanding leadership and management qualities, as well as a clear vision for the future of the open source desktop. The nature of the work requires a deep understanding of the existing Linux desktop technology stack and community dynamics across multiple upstream projects. Candidates must have experience of engineering management in a company that ships software products.This is a complex and challenging role at the center of a fast-moving and competitive environment. The successful candidate will be an accomplished technologist, proven leader, speaker and motivator, with management and organisational skills. We would like to put this opportunity in the hands of someone passionate about the future of open source, developer experiences, and community. We also require someone who will embrace the competitive and professional demands of a highly visible, widely used and mission critical enterprise platform.Agree strategy for Ubuntu desktop editions, working with community flavorsLead architecture for next-generation desktop services and systems in Rust, C, C++, Flutter and GolangEnsure that performance engineering, security engineering and documentation are deep values across the teamIdentify significant new open source capabilities and prioritize their inclusion in the desktopChallenge teams to rethink and re-imagine the desktop on a decade-long timelineCoordinate roadmap across Ubuntu and Canonical products with wider engineering leadershipShape the design of the Ubuntu experience in heterogenous environments - with Windows and Mac, on bare metal and cloudEngage with silicon vendors to enable future generations of desktop silicon and hardwareWhat we are looking forAn exceptional academic track record at both high school and universityA degree in software engineering, science, mathematics or related fieldPassion for desktop and graphics technology evidenced by deep personal investment in cutting edge techniques and capabilitiesDrive and a track record of excellence in leadership and operationsProfessional written and spoken English with outstanding presentation skillDeep operational experience with Linux (Ubuntu preferred)Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountabilityResult-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitmentsThoughtfulness and self-motivationAbility to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks longAdditional Skills We ValueSoftware engineering management and leadership across multiple products and teamsRust, Golang or C/C++ architecture, performance and quality engineering insightsFlutter and Dart experience and insights into the Flutter communityDeep technical knowledge of graphics hardware and software layers in Linux
