Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems, primarily known for its Ubuntu platform, which is widely used in enterprise applications such as public cloud, data science, AI, and IoT. The company manages a globally distributed team of over 1,100 colleagues across 75+ countries, with minimal office-based roles. Teams have the opportunity to meet two to four times a year in diverse locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.
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As a Web Engineering Manager at Canonical, you will work collaboratively with product managers and various engineering teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and engaging user experiences. Your primary responsibility will be supporting your team by ensuring their growth and well-being as web engineers. With a solid background in web development, you will have the chance to challenge and develop your team members, influence organizational culture, and facilitate technical delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate sound engineering principles and contribute directly to your team's goals.
- Estimate work, set goals, and achieve them.
- Design and implement well-tested and documented software using Web technologies or Flutter.
- Debug and resolve issues encountered by users.
- Participate in engineering processes through code and architectural reviews.
- Collaborate on technical specifications with community and colleagues.
- Contribute to high-quality technical documentation.
- Seek improvements in engineering and operational practices.
- Deploy and operate services developed by your team.
- Advocate for the success of your product through technical means.
What We Are Looking For:
- Knowledgeable and passionate about web and software development.
- Strong soft skills; self-motivated, thoughtful, and enterprising.
- Exceptional academic track record, ideally with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a STEM field.
- Experience in designing and writing high-quality web technology interfaces.
- Proficiency in Typescript, React, or Flutter.
- A keen focus on accessibility and performance.
- Professional written and spoken English is required.
- Familiarity with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred) and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to travel twice a year for company events (up to two weeks each time).
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience with container technologies such as LXD, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with REST API design, development, and governance.
- Background in performance engineering and security.
Work Conditions:
- This is a remote, full-time position.
- Opportunities for global travel to meet colleagues twice a year.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation with an annual review.
- Performance-driven bonuses and additional benefits aligned with our values.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, and a supportive Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunities for travel and team-building in exciting locations.
Canonical is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.
