The Software Engineering Director at the company will lead projects spanning multiple teams and time zones, managing engineering managers and staff engineers. This role is pivotal as the company builds its largest software products through collaboration among various teams under a single engineering director. Candidates should be confident developers with a strong understanding of quality code across different software genres such as web services, system daemons, desktop applications, or distributed systems.
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Responsibilities include:
- Leading multiple teams of engineers, from graduate to senior levels.
- Developing engineering managers while fostering the company's culture.
- Hiring engineers for specific roles focused on performance and quality.
- Coaching, mentoring, and providing career development feedback.
- Measuring team productivity and health indicators.
- Ensuring comprehensive delivery, including community participation and documentation.
- Implementing disciplined engineering processes and monitoring progress against benchmarks.
- Evangelizing great engineering and organizational practices.
Requirements:
- An exceptional academic background, preferably in Computer Science or a related STEM field.
- Extensive management experience and a proven track record in Linux-based software engineering.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring software developers.
- Well-organized, self-starting, and capable of delivering high-quality results on schedule.
- Advanced expertise in your domain and a passion for software development.
Work Conditions:
- This position is remote with a requirement for global travel twice a year for up to two weeks.
- Candidates must be comfortable working in a distributed environment.
Language Requirement:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation with performance-driven bonuses.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual compensation review.
- Recognition rewards and additional leave policies.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunities for travel to new locations.
About the company:
The company is a pioneering tech firm leading the global shift to open source, known for publishing Ubuntu and driving innovation in AI, IoT, and cloud computing. As a remote-first company since 2004, the company provides an excellent work environment that values diversity and promotes an inclusive culture.
