Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems, known for its platform, Ubuntu, which is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. With a team of over 1100 colleagues in more than 75 countries, Canonical offers a pioneer model of globally distributed collaboration. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
We are hiring a Web Engineering Manager to work collaboratively across various teams—including product managers and engineering teams—to deliver reliable and scalable user experiences for Canonical products. The primary responsibility of the Engineering Manager is to support the development and growth of their team members, ensuring a fulfilling work environment and valuable contributions.
Location: Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia (Remote)
Work Conditions: Full-time; remote position with the possibility of travel twice a year for company events (up to two weeks each).
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate sound engineering principles while contributing directly to team goals.
- Estimate work, set objectives, and meet them consistently.
- Design and implement well-tested and documented software using Web technologies or Flutter.
- Debug and resolve issues affecting users.
- Participate in code and architectural reviews within the engineering process.
- Collaborate on technical specifications and contribute to documentation.
- Seek improvements in engineering and operations practices.
- Deploy and operate services developed by the team.
Qualifications:
- Passionate and knowledgeable about web and software development.
- Excellent soft skills, demonstrating thoughtfulness and self-motivation.
- Strong academic background in Computer Science or a related STEM field, or a compelling alternative path.
- Proficiency in high-quality web technologies and experience with Typescript, React, or Flutter.
- Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Familiarity with Linux (preferably Debian or Ubuntu).
- Ability to travel twice a year for company events.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience with container technologies such as LXD, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Background in REST API design and performance engineering.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation with an annual review.
- Performance-driven bonuses.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Distributed work environment with semi-annual team meetups.
- Annual holiday leave and family leave (maternity and paternity).
- Employee Assistance Programme and travel benefits for company events.
Canonical is committed to building a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.
