Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems for the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely utilized in pioneering enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. We serve customers, including the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, as well as industry leaders across various sectors.
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We are seeking engineering managers with a strong technical background in high-quality microservice architectures and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have deep familiarity with Linux kernel, virtualization, storage, and networking.
As a Software Engineering Manager at Canonical, your primary responsibilities will include leading a remote team of engineers, developing talent through coaching and mentoring, managing expectations with engineering teams and stakeholders, and fostering modern software development practices. You will actively engage with teams at Canonical and the open source community, participate in architectural reviews, and assist in setting strategic directions.
Work Conditions:
- This is a remote position available in EMEA and the Americas.
- Travel is required for approximately 4 to 6 weeks per year for internal and external events.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of remote engineers.
- Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback.
- Communicate expectations clearly to engineering teams and external stakeholders.
- Participate in the engineering process through code and architectural reviews.
- Engage with Canonical teams, the open source community, and external partners.
What We Are Looking For:
- Strong understanding of modern Linux cloud computing technologies, including networking, storage, containers, and Kubernetes.
- Proven track record of talent development and fostering team success.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
- Experience programming in C and/or Go.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary with performance-driven annual bonuses.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Annual compensation reviews and recognition rewards.
- Flexible distributed work environment with biannual team sprints.
- Annual holiday leave and parental leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunities for travel to various locations for team collaboration.
- Travel upgrades for long-haul company events.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We support a discrimination-free environment where all applicants are given fair consideration.
