About the Job:
Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for the global enterprise and technology markets. We are seeking a Web Engineering Manager who will work collaboratively with various teams, including product managers and engineering teams, to deliver reliable, scalable, and delightful user experiences for Canonical products.
As an Engineering Manager, your primary responsibility will be to support your team, ensuring their growth as web engineers and that they are engaged in valuable work at Canonical. You will lead strong engineers and must possess technical leadership abilities along with a solid background in web development. This position offers you the opportunity to influence company culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on strategy and execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate sound engineering principles by contributing to team goals
- Estimate work, set goals, and meet targets
- Design and implement well-tested software in web technologies or Flutter
- Debug and resolve user issues
- Participate in engineering processes through code and architectural reviews
- Collaborate on technical specifications with community and colleagues
- Contribute to technical documentation
- Seek improvements to engineering and operations practices
- Deploy and operate services developed by the team
- Provide technical advocacy to contribute to product success
What We Are Looking For:
- Strong knowledge and passion for web and software development
- Exceptional academic track record (undergraduate degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a compelling alternative narrative)
- Drive and a history of exceeding expectations
- Well-organized and self-starting with a professional manner
- Experience with high-quality web technologies and a passion for Typescript, React, or Flutter
- Familiarity with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
- Professional written and spoken English required
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments
- Ability to travel twice a year for company events (up to two weeks each)
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience with container technologies (LXD, Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of REST API design and governance
- Background in performance engineering and security
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation based on geographical location, experience, and performance
- Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual compensation review and recognition rewards
- Annual leave, maternity, and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities for travel to meet colleagues
Canonical is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, free from discrimination, and values a variety of experiences and perspectives.
