Staff Engineer, Development Lifecycle (Linux)

TL;DR

Staff Engineer, Development Lifecycle (Linux): Leading the effort to adapt Ubuntu for mission-critical applications in regulated sectors such as automotive and aerospace with an accent on engineering excellence and compliance. Focus on transforming complex regulatory demands into actionable engineering practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Location: Fully remote, available in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Africa

Company

hirify.global is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source, known for publishing Ubuntu.

What you will do

• Lead initiatives to ensure Ubuntu meets the needs of mission-critical environments.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership to define and implement continuous improvement processes.
• Establish strategic relations with external working groups and partners.
• Define methods for measuring quality and shaping engineering culture.
• Transform complex regulatory demands into concrete engineering outcomes.

Requirements

• Strong experience in engineering and process management in an agile environment.
• Knowledge or certification of standards addressing software quality.
• Proven track record in developing and growing teams.
• Experience with Linux.
• Successful leadership in compliance and certification efforts.