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CanonicalStaff Engineer, Development Lifecycle
Canonical is seeking a Staff Engineer, Development Lifecycle to lead initiatives adapting Ubuntu for highly regulated sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and industrial robotics. Operating in…
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Canonical is seeking a Staff Engineer, Development Lifecycle to lead initiatives adapting Ubuntu for highly regulated sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and industrial robotics. Operating in a fully remote environment since 2004, Canonical publishes Ubuntu and drives global open-source adoption for cloud, AI, and IoT platforms. In this role, the successful candidate will transform regulatory demands into engineering practices, guide organizational culture toward excellence, and establish quality measurement methods. The…
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Canonical is seeking a Staff Engineer, Development Lifecycle to lead initiatives adapting Ubuntu for highly regulated sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and industrial robotics. Operating in a fully remote environment since 2004, Canonical publishes Ubuntu and drives global open-source adoption for cloud, AI, and IoT platforms.
In this role, the successful candidate will transform regulatory demands into engineering practices, guide organizational culture toward excellence, and establish quality measurement methods. The position involves joining Canonical's industrial standards team and collaborating with company leadership to drive continuous improvement, define qualification requirements, and build strategic external relationships with working groups and committees.
This opportunity is suited for a seasoned professional with deep experience in engineering and process management who enjoys growing teams and steering complex compliance initiatives. The role may be held across European, Middle Eastern, African, or Americas time zones.
Responsibilities
- Lead initiatives to prepare Ubuntu for mission-critical and regulated environments like automotive, aerospace, and industrial robotics
- Translate regulatory and compliance demands into concrete engineering outcomes and values
- Collaborate with engineering leadership to define and implement continuous improvement processes
- Establish qualification requirements to support engineering quality standards and define measurement methods
- Build strategic relationships with external committees, working groups, and industry partners
- Work within Canonical's industrial standards team to deliver the engineering vision
Requirements
- Strong background in engineering and process management within an agile environment
- Track record of developing and growing people and teams
- Experience leading successful compliance and certification efforts, including stakeholder management
- Working experience with Linux
Qualifications
- Knowledge or certification in software quality standards such as ISO/IEC 25010 or ASPICE
- Background as a software developer
- Experience establishing product engineering development metrics and KPIs
Core Skills
Benefits
- Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum
- Annual compensation review and recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave and parental leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities to travel for company sprints and long-haul company events with Priority Pass and travel upgrades
- Additional benefits depending on work location
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Is this position remote?
Yes, Canonical operates as a fully remote company and this role can be held in European, Middle Eastern, African, or Americas regions or time zones.
What are the key requirements for this role?
Candidates must have strong experience in engineering and process management in an agile environment, a track record of growing teams, experience leading compliance and certification efforts, and familiarity with Linux.
Does the posting specify the salary?
The posting does not specify an exact salary amount, noting only that base pay depends on geographic location, experience level, knowledge, and skills.
What employment type is this?
The employment type is full-time.
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